Lead Technology Project Manager
Job Description
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Lead Technology Project Manager / Disaster Recovery and Resilience
Overview
Leads all aspects of diverse technology projects, products, or programs, with focus on technology recovery and resiliency. Typically involves multiple disciplines within the IT/Software function. Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and resolve issues so that the product, or program goals and requirements are met. At senior levels may employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices.
- Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and deep experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge
- Leads disciplinary or cross-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions
- Accountable for work of self and others; sets standards around which others will operate
- Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
- Acts as advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad ranging projects
Role summary and job responsibilities
- Applies technical expertise to lead a wide array of activities associated with planning and managing highly complex technology projects under the discipline of technology recovery and resiliency. Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
- Allocates and coordinates work for larger, more complex projects or a technology program that is composed of several substantive projects.
- Manages and oversees project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management, and other project documentation preparation and turnover to production for technology projects of high complexity.
- Oversees multiple application projects, and coordinates all work performed, and manages competing priorities.
- Position will lead recovery and resiliency team within Technology Services – Governance.
- Develops the budget and statement of work, including project justification and plan for more complex technology projects. Defines roles and responsibilities of the project team. Responsible for monitoring project financials and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Follows financial standards and processes (e.g., monthly external revenue accruals, procurement, and external payments).
- Coordinates business SMEs and engineers to ensure project is appropriately staffed and resources are properly aligned and managed. Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.
- Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project.
- Formulates operational strategies/tactics at the portfolio level and successfully executes against them
- Manages communication with business leaders at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues.
- Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery.
- Maintains a wide, active network across the enterprise, and knows when to engage/activate it
- Actively contributes to the Technology Project Management community of practice, sharing advice & knowledge
- Other duties as assigned
Business knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of Asset Management, FinTech, Domain specific to DMS, Corporate, and/or Investments.
- Depending on functional alignment, understanding of the life cycle of the product to the client in Financial Services.
- Understands and makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy.
Requirements
- Typically, 8+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry with a preference for Asset Management.
- PMP certification and/or Agile Scrum Management certification.
- An understanding of the operations for the assigned business unit (i.e., Distribution, Investments, and/or corporate functions).
- Experience leading large-scale efforts spanning multiple business units within large complex financial services organizations.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of technology infrastructure and nuances, including testing, QA, production environment, test environment, engineering, etc.
- Employs scrum master techniques in Agile development practices
- Stays current with many best-of-breed technologies
- Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs, or implementations to a non-technical audience
- Communicates architectural vision to all parties involved in an initiative
- Identifies impacts across teams and coordinates across senior levels to manage
- Understanding of Disaster Recovery from an on-premises and cloud perspective; hands-on experience preferred
- Familiar with evolving external threat landscape; involvement in identifying/implementing solutions preferred
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or other AWS Cloud Certification preferred