WSN is looking to bring on a IT Project Senior Manager for a consulting opportunity with our client, an investment bank.
*No third-party please*
IT Project Senior Manager – VP, Functions Technology Workforce Strategy
The Workforce Strategy Team inside the Functions Technology organization aims to guide the purposeful evolution of our organization in support of the bank's goal to build a modern, simpler, and more efficient bank. Functions Technology's mission is to optimize the bank's Technology environment by delivering world class applications, driving standardization of the production environment, reducing complexity,
The IT Project Senior Manager accomplishes results through the management of projects contributing to the goals and key results of the Workforce Strategy. Sets and holds standards around which others will operate and requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince colleagues and partners. Has responsibility for planning, gaining consensus and execution of Workforce Strategy initiatives and projects.
Responsibilities:
• Develops detailed plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Interfaces with senior project staff and senior management teams regarding status of projects.
• Recommends and oversees process improvements.
• Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and standards.
• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of project leadership.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., Business Execution, HR, Talent & Development) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
• Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
• Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Persuades and influences others through and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.
Qualifications:
• 6+ years' experience in a related technology or project/program role
• Proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, etc.)
• Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude in communicating with senior management
• Proven ability to work concurrent assignments and deliver high quality work within strict deadlines
• Effective skills to influence & negotiate
• Financial Services or Banking Technology knowledge is preferred
• Experience in Data Analysis, BI, and Tableau is an advantage
Education:
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
