Project Manager II

About the Role

Federated Hermes, Inc., a global leader in active, responsible investing, is seeking a Project Manager II to join our Global Technology Organization based in our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office.

Responsibilities

As part of Federated Hermes Global Technology Organization, you will be responsible to manage the complete lifecycle of IT discrete projects according to the Federated Project Management Methodology and occasionally perform business systems analysis work as needed. In addition:

• Achieve a high-level understanding of project work being requested; obtain senior management approval for work being initiated
• Work with project sponsor to define project scope, prepare and submit scope document for approval
• Coordinate, prepare and participate in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) meeting; facilitate WBS meetings, as required
• Prepare project schedule and all required project planning documents including preparing and adhering to Federated Hermes Funding Request process, preparing risk analysis and adjusting schedule to account for risk in project baseline
• Execute project plan on schedule and within budget with utilization of scope, time, quality and cost constraints
• Communicate status to stakeholders according to project communication plan
• Escalate project issues to sponsor, vendor, program manager, functional manager and/or senior management, if appropriate
• Ensure that goals and deliverables as described on project scope document are met
• Actively manage material changes to scope and schedule
• Perform all project closure activities including providing functional managers feedback on performance of their resources and recognizing project team and/or key members for successful results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in information technology environment; PMP Certification or demonstrated evidence toward certification preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of project management experience in an information technology environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, project and program management tools and methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple small to medium projects
• Displays effective people management skills, ability to effect change while focusing on continuous improvement
• Ability to adhere to project methodology
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/SCRUM methodologies, Planview Portfolios and Azure DevOps preferred
• Experience managing projects in financial services is a plus

Benefits

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program

Location: Warrendale, PA (Hybrid in-office work schedule)