Project Manager

About Client:
Client is a global financial services firm that provides a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. It is a prominent global financial services firm with a rich history and a strong presence in the financial industry.
The Client is committed to corporate responsibility and sustainability. It aims to make a positive impact on society through various initiatives, such as promoting environmental sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion, and engaging in philanthropic activities.
Rate Range: $50-$59.26/Hr.
Job Description:

• This resource specification is for a Project Manager experience to work in the Re-Engineering and Expense Management (REM) organization.
• The Project Manager would act as the point person between REM/Global Market Data and the technology teams during all phases of the program management life cycle and take on the role of Agile Product Owner for the Market Data tools, initially focusing on the Source to Pay Ariba process.
• Ongoing Stakeholder steering committee coordinator/ leader
• Enhancement/ Issues tracking/ data quality/ functionality testing
• Implementation coordination
• Creation, maintenance, and proactive communication of training, how-tos, best practice guides for End Users

Responsibilities of this role:

• Manage project prioritization and resource allocation at a Project Manager level
• Collaborate with Stakeholders to analyze needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals
• Develop detailed product feature specifications and ensure they are documented and clearly understood by relevant teams
• Ensure regular, concise and clear communication and information transparency to key Stakeholders and senior management
• Develop, track, and report on project plans including managing deliverables and dependencies across projects
• Mitigate roadblocks to achieving project goals

A successful candidate will possess:

• Experience working with, understanding, and representing the needs of the stakeholders within a Project Management / Agile framework
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead a cross-functional team through influence
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong business acumen and a deep strategic mindset
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and experience making decisions based on hard and soft data
• Market Data/Expense Management and Reporting Experience with focus on the Market Data function and processes associated with Analysis, Sourcing, and Procurement of Market Data within an investment bank / financial services company
• 10+ years of relevant experiences as a Project Manager
• Experience in Agile project management methodology
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills both written and verbal

Systems:

• MS Office skills
• Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
• Experience with General Ledger query tools, Ariba procurement systems, Market Data inventory management tools (TRGScreens FITS/Optimize Spend, Caleros MDSL, etc.)

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