Project Manager, Transformation

Job Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the project infrastructure and artifacts for collaboration and management of assigned projects.
• Cook up all project related meetings; own the meeting agenda and notes.
• Achieve scoped KPIs by leading complex cross-functional programs consisting of multiple workstreams.
• Effectively direct workstream to deliver and meet aligned deadlines and KPIs.
• Aid in project deliverable creation including, but not limited to: strategy and design, planning, data summary and project findings, communication and change management.
• Demonstrate leadership, partnership, and collaboration; motivating and inspiring high-functioning cross-functional teams.
• Inspire business opportunities; lead discovery to define objectives, KPIs and design programs to achieve them.
• Influence to achieve project buy-in at all levels; understand and attend to business drivers, individual motivations, and the program’s differing impact across various business units.
• Provide reports and leadership presentation updates on program metrics and alignment to achieving KPIs.
• Ensure all stakeholders are appropriately informed and aligned.
• Surface decision points and misalignment; proactively seek out and manage objections and competing perspectives.
• Continuously monitor program exposure and ensure appropriate risk communication, escalation, and risk mitigation plans are in place.
• Continuously contribute to the development of others, champion a culture of continuous feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement; challenge the status quo and proactively identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business major or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience for business projects.
• Ability to communicate business concerns and considerations to various stakeholders.
• Proficient at Smartsheet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Change management experience.
• Accounting or Financial Services industry experience.
• PMP or PgMP certification.