Vice President, Program and Project Management
About the Role
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Program and Project Management to join our Managed Account Solutions team. This role will be accountable for the successful delivery of new client onboarding projects as part of the onboarding program for Managed Account Solutions. Located in Berwyn, PA, this position combines project management, business analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure outcomes align with client expectations and internal business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead onboarding and implementation of new clients onto the Managed Account Solutions platform and other projects within Managed Account Solutions.
- Create project artifacts, including project scope, business requirements, workflows, project plans, status reports, and other critical project management documents.
- Identify and document project requirements by understanding client business drivers, current state, gaps, and service requirements to define the ideal future state.
- Lead routine meetings/calls to provide project status updates and milestones with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage expectations and discussions with various levels of the organization.
- Drive project progress by fostering relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and SMEs, and collaborating with relevant parties.
- Track project status against the plan and hold internal and external stakeholders accountable for deliverables and progress.
- Identify, track, and escalate project issues, risks, and blockers.
- Mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle using strategic foresight and problem-solving skills.
- Foster continuous improvement by evaluating project performance and implementing lessons learned for future initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
- 5+ years of project management experience in the buy-side investment management industry preferred.
- PMP designation preferred.
- Experience in Agile best practices preferred.
- Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, or comparable tools.
- Experience with JIRA and project tracking platforms.
- Strong dedication to quality client service.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, both internally and client-facing.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, acute attention to detail, and technical aptitude.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to travel periodically as needed, dependent on client needs.
Benefits
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves—including paid volunteer time—that can support you and your family through moments that matter.