The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversees and manages all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Project Managers are expected to work on at least five projects in parallel for large customers including Tier1 financial institutions at any one time.
The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible to fulfill client needs. Lead the project team to a quality customer success delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors if applicable.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Delegate project tasks based on project teams' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress that can be shared with clients and project team
Project Team time tracking
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques and tools
Continually meet with clients to document and clarify specific requirements of the project (manage scope creep and expectations)
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors if applicable
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Prepare, monitor, and execute project and financial milestones making adjustments to milestones based on project constraints
Measure and track project performance utilizing appropriate tools, techniques, and metrics to analyze the successful completion of all project goals
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend training as required to maintain proficiency
Perform other related duties as assigned
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Utilize defined tools and adhere to all company policies and procedures
Maintain and utilize project management best practices
Functional Analysis:
Can easily and quickly learn the Accuity products at the highest level and apply your knowledge of how they align within the compliance and sanctions risk management environment. Provide our clients a clear understanding of the products and their functional capabilities throughout the project life-cycle.
Skills, Qualifications & Proficiencies:
Proven working experience in project management (3 years)
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (ability to articulate concisely)
Ability to interact with Senior Stakeholders
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated and inquisitive, team player, pro-active and a self-starter
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Analytical Skills (i.e., business requirements gathering and analysis)
Detail-oriented
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent understanding of budgeting and financial delivery
Experience with Process, Performance and Continuous Improvement methods
Working knowledge of Delivery/Collaboration Tools (JIRA, TEAMs, SharePoint)
Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Experience with technical delivery projects
Experience in a multinational and multi-cultural environment
Experience with Compliance, CFT (Counter-Financing of Terrorism), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), or KYC (Know Your Customer)
Understanding of financial industry
Understanding of general compliance and risk management frameworks
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