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$70 - $85 per hour
contract
no requirements
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computer and mathematical occupations
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997867
job summary:
Looking for an Agile Delivery Project Manager with extensive Banking experience for 12 month long initial contract to start with probable extensions and possible conversions to FTE of our client.
This role is for one or our best financial clients with offices in NYC, Southern New Jersey, Southern Maine and South Carolina.
Candidates can work completely remote but will need to work EST hours and be located on the East Coast. Travel to client offices will be required once or twice a quarter
location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:
Degree/Certifications Required: bachelor degree is an asset
Years of experience: 10+ years
Reason for request/why opened: support for integration
Project Scope: Wealth and integration and Cash distribution
SUMMARY OF DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, manage and deliver distinct projects through all specific phases, in alignment with business and / or enterprise strategies. Provide leadership, direction and coaching to teams(s) while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple Lines of Business (LoB).
CUSTOMER:
Engages executive sponsor to ensure active participation on project initiatives
Engages appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business
Establishes effective project oversight and other governance bodies, and engages the correct levels to support the direction for the project
Provides on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner
Responds to inquiries and escalates concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)
Provides advice and guidance to business partners and project team as required regarding best practices in project management
Applies Organizational Change Management principles and practices in order to effectively manage the people side of change (e.g., stakeholder analysis, business process management, people readiness, sustainment planning, etc.)
Communicates project summary, status, financials, etc. to appropriate high-level executives at the Bank Collaborates with the appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery
Assesses and ensures that customer experience / stakeholder implications are appropriately managed
Builds consensus and relationships with project team and business Leads the project team, stakeholders and key project deliverables
SHAREHOLDER:
Delivers and owns project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e., risk related to technology, change management, procurement, business process management, requirements management)
Adheres to enterprise project gating and governance controls to ensure that projects meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and conforms to appropriate methodology
Creates detailed project status reports and presents key highlights and related implications for business partners & leaders
Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for assigned projects
Abides by enterprise project methodology and recognized project management processes?, ensuring discipline and controls are consistently applied to all projects
May take accountability as a SME for business-specific methodology and processes on the project (i.e., Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), HR process, vendor management, etc.)
Ensures production of necessary project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor and involved Stakeholders Investigates and where necessary escalates all project issues to support effective resolution
Oversees the scope during the course of the project and collaboratively adjusts scope where necessary ensuring adherence to established project change management processes
Monitors project health continuously and engages management as required if project health changes
Develops innovative approaches to create solutions to resolve problems and significant issues within the project?s mandate Identifies all project dependencies and risks, ensuring that they are effectively managed
Effectively builds momentum among team and stakeholders and drives project(s) forward Executes project management deliverables within budget and as per the approved project plan, working with business partners to develop the content of those deliverables
Develops, monitors and tracks project plans throughout project lifecycle
Monitors and controls the work related to each deliverable
Demonstrates ability to lead a work stream on a large project
Champions project governance and processes
Owns the accurate reporting of project financials (i.e., data quality) in the bank?s enterprise reporting system
Generates cost estimates and provides general financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools, templates, established estimating models, best practices, stakeholders and processes for assigned project
Accurately forecasts and manages assigned budget and provides monthly financial reporting for projects, in alignment with Finance standards
Assists with overall program and / or portfolio financial reporting by providing input into the process
Facilitates financial planning process as part of project planning and scoping for projects
Provides project reporting, including technology spend, and ad-hoc analysis and presents issues requiring attention by senior management.
Escalates issues, as required Identifies discrepancies between financial forecasts and actuals and escalates material discrepancies and adjusts scope, schedule or budget as appropriate
Manages resource and capacity management process for assigned projects
Ensures the project benefits realization process is followed throughout the life of the project
Supports vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery
Works in close partnership with Finance and key stakeholders for monthly reporting requirements (i.e., Finance, Status, Issues Management)
Ensure the project spending approval policy is followed Closes project spending accounts upon project closure
MUST HAVE:
10+ Experience with one of the following:
NICE TO HAVE
Designing and standing up Agile Team - understanding Agile structure and setting up an Agile team
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
PMI or PMP certification preferred. 10+ years experience required."
Skills needed for submittals
Agile Project Delivery Experience - Years
Agile experience- years
Experience setting up Agile teams - Years
Wealth, Treasury, Trust, Cash Distribution experience- Years
Banking Experience - Years
Agile or PMP Certifiations- Yes or no
Jira Experience- Years
qualifications:
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.
Looking for an Agile Delivery Project Manager with extensive Banking experience for 12 month long initial contract to start with probable extensions and possible conversions to FTE of our client.
This role is for one or our best financial clients with offices in NYC, Southern New Jersey, Southern Maine and South Carolina.
Candidates can work completely remote but will need to work EST hours and be located on the East Coast. Travel to client offices will be required once or twice a quarter
location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:
Degree/Certifications Required: bachelor degree is an asset
Years of experience: 10+ years
Reason for request/why opened: support for integration
Project Scope: Wealth and integration and Cash distribution
SUMMARY OF DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, manage and deliver distinct projects through all specific phases, in alignment with business and / or enterprise strategies. Provide leadership, direction and coaching to teams(s) while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple Lines of Business (LoB).
CUSTOMER:
Engages executive sponsor to ensure active participation on project initiatives
Engages appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business
Establishes effective project oversight and other governance bodies, and engages the correct levels to support the direction for the project
Provides on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner
Responds to inquiries and escalates concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)
Provides advice and guidance to business partners and project team as required regarding best practices in project management
Applies Organizational Change Management principles and practices in order to effectively manage the people side of change (e.g., stakeholder analysis, business process management, people readiness, sustainment planning, etc.)
Communicates project summary, status, financials, etc. to appropriate high-level executives at the Bank Collaborates with the appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery
Assesses and ensures that customer experience / stakeholder implications are appropriately managed
Builds consensus and relationships with project team and business Leads the project team, stakeholders and key project deliverables
SHAREHOLDER:
Delivers and owns project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e., risk related to technology, change management, procurement, business process management, requirements management)
Adheres to enterprise project gating and governance controls to ensure that projects meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and conforms to appropriate methodology
Creates detailed project status reports and presents key highlights and related implications for business partners & leaders
Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for assigned projects
Abides by enterprise project methodology and recognized project management processes?, ensuring discipline and controls are consistently applied to all projects
May take accountability as a SME for business-specific methodology and processes on the project (i.e., Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), HR process, vendor management, etc.)
Ensures production of necessary project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor and involved Stakeholders Investigates and where necessary escalates all project issues to support effective resolution
Oversees the scope during the course of the project and collaboratively adjusts scope where necessary ensuring adherence to established project change management processes
Monitors project health continuously and engages management as required if project health changes
Develops innovative approaches to create solutions to resolve problems and significant issues within the project?s mandate Identifies all project dependencies and risks, ensuring that they are effectively managed
Effectively builds momentum among team and stakeholders and drives project(s) forward Executes project management deliverables within budget and as per the approved project plan, working with business partners to develop the content of those deliverables
Develops, monitors and tracks project plans throughout project lifecycle
Monitors and controls the work related to each deliverable
Demonstrates ability to lead a work stream on a large project
Champions project governance and processes
Owns the accurate reporting of project financials (i.e., data quality) in the bank?s enterprise reporting system
Generates cost estimates and provides general financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools, templates, established estimating models, best practices, stakeholders and processes for assigned project
Accurately forecasts and manages assigned budget and provides monthly financial reporting for projects, in alignment with Finance standards
Assists with overall program and / or portfolio financial reporting by providing input into the process
Facilitates financial planning process as part of project planning and scoping for projects
Provides project reporting, including technology spend, and ad-hoc analysis and presents issues requiring attention by senior management.
Escalates issues, as required Identifies discrepancies between financial forecasts and actuals and escalates material discrepancies and adjusts scope, schedule or budget as appropriate
Manages resource and capacity management process for assigned projects
Ensures the project benefits realization process is followed throughout the life of the project
Supports vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery
Works in close partnership with Finance and key stakeholders for monthly reporting requirements (i.e., Finance, Status, Issues Management)
Ensure the project spending approval policy is followed Closes project spending accounts upon project closure
MUST HAVE:
10+ Experience with one of the following:
- Wealth, Treasury, Trust
- Cash Distribution
- Delivery type PM skills. Understanding how to deliver and coordinate and govern a large program. (not just delivering programs but main job is to govern and coordinate the delivery program)
- leadership skills, interpersonal skills, able to lead team to be program manager
NICE TO HAVE
Designing and standing up Agile Team - understanding Agile structure and setting up an Agile team
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
PMI or PMP certification preferred. 10+ years experience required."
Skills needed for submittals
Agile Project Delivery Experience - Years
Agile experience- years
Experience setting up Agile teams - Years
Wealth, Treasury, Trust, Cash Distribution experience- Years
Banking Experience - Years
Agile or PMP Certifiations- Yes or no
Jira Experience- Years
qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 10 years of experience
- Education: No Degree Required
skills:
- Project Management (10 years of experience is required)
- Agile Methodology (6 years of experience is required)
- banking (10 years of experience is required)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.
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