Senior Project Manager

The Mom Project is proud to support our client, a retail banking institution based in Chicago, with their search for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team!

Job Description:

Will take on Program Manager role for Deposit portfolio of 22 projects and $10MM in investment funding.

Seeking a Program Manager who can lead assigned projects, in a hybrid environment, from project initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. Ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success including delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an Agile environment within the financial sector while being able to mange multiple enterprise level projects.

Drives to mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes. Understands the business/group and facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively.

Directs and coordinates team members including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants and contractors, as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations.

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.

• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.

• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.

• Assists in the development of strategic plans.

• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.

• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.

• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.

• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.

• Manages/validates financial forecasts and conducts ongoing reconciliation.

• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.

• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.

• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.

• Socializes change management plans with stakeholders and consistently measures project effectiveness and adoption.

• Directs complex initiatives typically involving multiple business units.

• Negotiates complex contracts with external vendors (in consultation with Strategic Sourcing) to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials

• Takes ownership of the project from cradle to grave and ensures all project artifacts are completed.

• Manages overall program / project budget.

• Provides guidance to the project sponsor on the implementation and sustainment of projects, resulting in successful project outcomes.

• Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including business, operational and technology deliverables. Ensures all project processes are completed.

• Executes project requirements in governance frameworks focused on risk appetite, regulatory and compliance standards.

• Adheres to Develops all related project management artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards

• Monitors and controls project deliverables. Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan to achieve deliverables,

• Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc.) throughout the project.

• Understands project interdependencies and demonstrates critical thinking that proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation from the outset.

• Demonstrates stakeholder partnership that involves effective communicating with the project sponsor; gains and builds trust and rapport.

• Demonstrates ownership and commitment by holding themselves accountable for the identification and resolution of project problems.

• Leads and/or represents the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter-department forums.

• Adheres to Bank risk, regulatory and compliance controls.

• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.

• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Project management experience – 6 to 8 years.

• Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.

• Worked in an Agile environment

• Financial Industry experience

• Worked on projects in the technical space such as Data Warehousing, SAAS applications, Mainframe and API

• Entrepreneurial skills – In-depth.

• Judgement skills – In-depth.

• Learning agility – In-depth.

• Stakeholder management – Expert.

• Able to navigates challenging situations effectively.

• Able to apply project management methodologies or approaches.

• Able to manage project and business risks, including project interdependencies.

• Able to resolve project issues effectively.

• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.

• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.

• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.

• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.

• Able to manage ambiguity.

• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

Hours and Location

• Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid - Naperville, IL