Job Description

W2 Only

Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)

Terms: 12 Month Contract

Job Description:

• Wealth Management Technology About client Since client founding in 1935, client has been committed to serving local and global communities by being a market leader in Investment Banking, Securities, Investment Management and Wealth Management services.
• Client belief that capital can work to benefit all of society inspires client to put company’s clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, hold client’s business to high ethical standards, and give back to communities around the world through philanthropy and public works.
• Client has a smart casual dress code and operates under a philosophy that balances work with candidates’ personal life.
• Client people's talent, passion, and expertise is the fuel on which client organization runs, therefore, client people are client greatest asset.
• Diversity and inclusiveness is a critical component for client success and it is client priority to continue building a firm that values the unique background and identity of every one of client employees, thus enabling client people to bring their full, and best selves to work each day.
• Teamwork is the essence of client approach, and so are the values of integrity, excellence, and enabling client people to achieve at the highest levels.
• Client invites candidates to learn more about client commitment to diversity and serving client community.
• Client Wealth Management Technology Client Wealth Management, Technology is the global technology department responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by the Client Wealth Management business.
• The department is comprised of 10 organizations: Sales, Banking & Corporate-Client Technology, Investment Products & Markets Technology, Client Reporting, Core Processing, Private and International Wealth Management Technology, Technology Integration Office, Enterprise Infrastructure & Production Management, Capital Markets Application & Data Services, Deployment Planning & Release Management, and the Chief Operating Office.

Technology Delivery Management Profile:

• The Technology Delivery Management team is responsible for program management, project management and leading execution for various initiatives within Client Wealth Management.
• The team leads critical management efforts related to the complete lifecycle of the programs and projects.
• The team is well structured with right mapping of projects teams supporting multiple PAG
• The team closely interacts with the business to work on the project plan, determine the scope, secure the related funding, and work closely with the development teams to execute and deliver the projects.
• The team is also responsible for efficiently managing the project (both through Waterfall, Agile methodologies) and also carries out cross-team networking and interactions to remove impediments.

Position Description:

• Client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to support multiple projects and initiatives under MS at Work team.
• As part of this role, the candidate is expected to actively have strong Agile Scrum Master and Project Management skills.
• The candidate will work closely with all the critical stakeholders to successfully steer towards successful project outcomes.
• The candidate will work on multiple technology projects/ work initiatives supporting the Wealth Management Business.
• The candidate will work with all the core development teams, other support teams, and drive efficient planning and execution.
• Understanding business demands will definitely help in informed decisions in all areas of client team.
• The position offers an interesting mix of business and technical aspects.
• It is important to stress that strong interpersonal skills and team spirit are required in addition to the ability to proficiently deliver verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities & Skills required:

• The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 8 years of program and project management experience with an ability to think tactically as well as strategically while coordinating cross functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise wide programs and projects.
• Experience Scrum Master with successful delivery experience.
• High degree of business acumen and technical competency; ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs; project and program management
• Management of core functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time and scope bound.
• Collaboration across technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process and change leadership within a maturing, Agile PDLC framework.
• Develop and continually revise (in partnership with other teams where necessary) suitable processes and guidelines to ensure appropriate application development standards are available to guide all the participant teams.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and experience working in a global and diverse environment.
• Build program and project status reporting aligned with enterprise project portfolios.
• Provide transparency to Senior Management with respect to Portfolio issues, risks and recommend/implement strategies for effective and efficient operations.
• Conduct project or program audits to ensure standards and scopes are being met and achieved.
• Responsible for maintaining and growing a body of knowledge that is accessible to all team members.
• Ensure information regarding any program and project related activities or issues are available and easily accessible.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with management ideas and recommendations for optimizing business operations, resources and fixed capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to resolve scheduling and other conflicts in order to meet all deadlines.
• Experience in working with agile lifecycle and/or tracking and process management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical/strategic recommendations
• Deep skills in program management tools, including Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Hands on project management approach that includes a proven track record of project/program execution
• Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with exceptional oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Desired Skills:

• Experience in working on Technology projects related to Financial Services domain.
• Knowledge of Wealth Management, Banking technology & related applications
• Familiarity with Agile – scrum methodology preferred. Kanban is also a plus.

Note:

• Hybrid 3 Days a Week Onsite Technology Delivery Management
• This is a team that works extensively with other IT members in all Client Wealth Management locations.
• This job demands strong work ethic.

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Pay Rate: $69.72

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Casual work, Local area, 3 days per week,

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