Project Manager

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Responsibilities & Deliverables

Project Planning And Execution

• Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost
• Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member’s roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project
• Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, WBS, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, ensuring that each phase of the project is executed according to plan.
• Lead the project team in the project life cycle from Initiate, Define, Build throughout testing and deployment of the solution in production.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with stakeholders and the project sponsor to ensure objectives and customer-focused requirements are defined and aligned with company direction.
• Understand client needs and translate them into actionable project deliverables.
• Ensure regular communication with stakeholders to keep them updated on project progress, risks, and issues.
  

Team Leadership

• Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures.
• Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance. Educates team members in project management principles, methods, processes and tools.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to ensure that the team meets deadlines and project standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress and address any concerns.
• Responsible for the smooth transition through each phase of the Project and proper communication between the various responsible groups setting clear expectations and holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities on the program and within the various projects
  

Budget And Resource Management

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring that resources are properly forecasted and booked, utilized efficiently and costs are kept within the allocated budget.
• Manage project resources, ensuring that the necessary tools, technologies, and personnel are available to meet project objectives.
• Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required.
• Deliver planned revenue and maintain a predictable forecast.
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
  

Risk Management

• Continual identification, qualification and tracking of project risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status. This may include technical, functional, operational, and financial risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues and disruptions to project timelines.
  

Change Management

• Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes.
• Handle project changes, ensuring that any adjustments to project requirements, scope, timeline and resources are assessed, documented, communicated effectively.
• Manage client expectations and adjust project timelines, Cost, and deliverables as needed.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate project outcomes and suggest process improvements to enhance project delivery.
• Keeps up-to-date and educated in skills related to all project management and ensures this information is disseminated throughout the process.
  

Required Experience

• Experience: 10+ years in project management/implementation, with a strong background in banking software solutions or financial technology projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with banking software, Core or Treasury banking systems, and financial platforms.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), Scrum Master, or similar project management certifications.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex project challenges.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying, mitigating and managing project risks and issues.
• Client-Focused: Ability to understand client needs and translate them into actionable project deliverables.
• Language: English.
  

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*
• ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.