We are seeking a professional who is looking to start a professional journey as a Junior Project Manager with one of the largest Banking Corporation headquartered in NYC, NY.

Industry: Banking

Work Location: NYC, NY

Job Title: Junior Project Manager

Duration:  06 months

Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables
• Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define project plans and manage timelines
• Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy
• Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control and Technology teams
• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs
• Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise
• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees
• Build strong relationships, adopting a joined up approach, to support the execution of programs

Skills Required:

• Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
• Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives
• Ability to prepare PowerPoint Decks for Executive and C-Suite audiences (Working Groups, Steering Committees, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders
• A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance
• Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives
• Tracking and managing of Risk and Issues, including escalating where appropriate
• Implementation of the Bank's project standards
• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability
• Seasoned Senior PMO - must have experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Bachelor’s/University degree

Skills Preferred:

• Experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation
• Master’s degree
• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus

All interested applicants can apply directly by sending your resume to sumit.parihar@collabera.com