Project Manager

This is Srikanth from Reliable Software. We have a position with one of our clients. Below are a few details pertaining to the job. Please take a look at it and let me know if you would like to be considered for the opportunity. Please share with me your updated resume.

• The Project Manager manages projects/programs with varying degrees of complexity by assembling project teams, developing project schedules, project plans and all supporting documents to ensure the project/program is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications while ensuring the project/program continue to provide business value to stakeholders and sponsors. The Project Manager leads and influences project sponsors & stakeholders and the core project team members in the successful completion / implementation of projects/programs as defined by the business case.
• Specific Accountabilities:
• Works with and provides strategic and tactical plans to Program Manager regarding execution and standards in fulfillment of department, division and/or enterprise needs.
• Direct and manage multiple and complex enterprise-wide Business type projects/programs of medium to x-large size and their respective project teams of varying sizes and backgrounds that may expand across the enterprise that may include people, process, data, and technology.
• Establish and maintain project plans, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, and facilitate project review presentations/meetings
• Works with all levels of management / multiple stakeholders including C-level, operations, business analysts, change management resources and business staff on assigning tasks, establishing project/program deliverables and scheduling of those tasks and deliverables.
• Serves as a liaison between all Divisions across the Company to prepare formal & information communication/reporting regarding program, issues, risks, and achievements
• Obtain approval from project sponsor(s) and/or primary stakeholder(s) and control the project/program scope, priorities, and schedule.
• Develop, foster, and manage relationships with project/program sponsor(s) for the purpose of influence in effective decision making.
• Contribute to thoughtful and creative discussions with project/program sponsor(s), department and division management on resource and scheduling, plans and challenges.
• Partner and assist management with the utilization of resources for project/program planning activities across the enterprise.
• Analyze project/program data on assigned projects for efficiency gains and make recommendations to management based on findings.

• Experience with enterprise transformation, business processes, building governance and frameworks across multiple Divisions/stakeholders particularly Actuarial, Accounting, Finance and Enterprise Risk Management preferred
• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry products services, markets, accounting background, and technology across the business value chain. Specifically Actuarial, Accounting, Finance Investment Management and Risk would be a plus.
• 6+ years progressive experience in project/program management, strategic management and/or management consulting
• Demonstrated project management skills, techniques & various methodologies (i.e., Agile, Hybrid, Scrum). Highly skilled in Project Management tools (i.e., SmartSheet, Azure DevOps, Jira) and MS productivity tools (i.e., MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making. Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement
• Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a lead role, be well organized, effectively managing their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, MBA, CFA, CPA, or other relevant study, or equivalent experience. PMP certifications highly preferred.

• Required - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or closely related or equivalent.
• Preferred - Master’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Big Data or Analytics or equivalent

• Open to travel based up on the nature of the engagement