Sr Project Manager
Apex Systems · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Project ManagementContract
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Project/Program Manager to provide PMO support and program management for projects within the Global Family Office Technology Program. This role is responsible for leading the project team to deliver agreed-upon goals, objectives, and business benefits while controlling and monitoring the project's scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technology projects and teams to execute complex initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives and benefits.
- Create and maintain the project plan throughout the project lifecycle to support the delivery of goals and business outcomes.
- Ensure the project adheres to project standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Actively manage and escalate project risks, issues, and roadblocks in a timely manner.
- Facilitate discussions across various teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Communicate project status, reflecting scope, schedule, budget, and resource perspectives.
- Direct, manage, and motivate the project team, partnering with stakeholders to plan for project resources.
- Ensure Statements of Work are fulfilled by vendors participating in the project.
- Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned and formal turnover to production support.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience leading technology projects and teams on highly complex initiatives of significant scope, scale, and risk.
- Program/project management expertise, including working knowledge and application of SAFe Agile methodology.
- Skill in adopting corporate project management standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and SDLC requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to drive plans forward and process information from various sources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification.
- Experience at large financial services firms.
- Consulting experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- 401K program with company match.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
- Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
- A dedicated customer service team for questions about benefits and other resources.
- A certified Career Coach.
Pay
The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This role is hybrid, requiring work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.