PMO Partners, LLC
Enterprise Project Manager
PMO Partners, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02108
This is a hybrid opportunity requiring a commute to our Boston or Chicago office 2x a week
Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager to join the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) team in a Product Implementation role. In this position, you will focus on planning and executing the launch of various investment vehicles to enhance our client’s lineup of product offerings while interacting with business stakeholders including Investments, Operations, Product, Distribution, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Marketing and Information Technology. You will oversee product development, process improvement workflows and leverage solutions which support the organizational goals and objectives. The Project Manager must be extremely organized, proactive, collaborative, an innovative thinker and problem solver. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in translating business requirements into technical deliverables.
Key Responsibilities and Related Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProject EstimationFacilitate scope definition, high-level planning and estimation of projects with cross-functional teamsDocument key assumptions and dependenciesDevelop and present high-level project plan with cost benefit analysis for key stakeholdersWhere required, work with SMEs to quantify cost factors to deliver project deliverables including resources, project oversight, objective risk and related contingencyProject Planning DevelopmentDevelop detailed project plans with multiple milestones and phases which align resources, costs, and schedules to maximize performance, minimize cost overruns and ensure on-time deliveryCreate a project plan and schedule to include:Key DeliverablesKey MilestonesProject Related TasksCommunication PlanDevelop a project plan and schedule with cross discipline/functional leads inputEnsure necessary steps and dependencies to deliver projects and components are documented and included in the planAssist in the definition of the project scope and validate the project can be completed on time and within budgetManage project management toolProject DeliveryLead and drive enterprise & business division projects and business initiatives through a full delivery life-cycle ensuring project is delivered on-time and on-budgetLead and drive the planning and execution of product initiatives, including ETF, mutual fund, and CIT launches, fund mergers, fund liquidations and manager changesDemonstrate an understanding of the business environment and overall project scopeManage project scope, matrixed/team resource assignments, budget, scheduling and change requestsValidate project assumptions and review project plans with project stakeholdersExperience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects with multiple dependencies and constraints to include business divisions, Information Technology, PMO and 3rd parties if applicableSupport and coach team members on identifying, documenting and refining requirements; including development and execution of test cases and scriptsEnsure proper documentation of all business and technical requirements as it relates to the scope of projectEngage and communicate across technical and business teams to manage risks, dependencies, issues, release readiness and quality standardsProvide regular project updates to PMO leader and project sponsor about the project deliverables, major milestones, schedule and financial/budget/variance reports and outstanding issuesMonitor adherence to project schedule and milestone commitmentsEscalate key issues and risks to ensure timely resolution and mitigation to the PMO leader and project sponsorControl potential expansion and change of project scope, record causes of change and facilitate change requests to ensure impacts to schedule or budget are approved and communicated in a timely mannerCollect and leverage metrics to drive performance, efficiency and forecast improvementsProvide PMO and stakeholders post implementation analysis, lessons learned and final cost benefit analysisLead the official handoff from the project team to the business operations and ensure the project is closed
Key Behavioral ExpectationsDrives for ResultsExecutes deliverables in line with the organizational vision and strategyStrives to achieve the goals set forth by your managerDemonstrates strong business results focus and shared vision for the company’s goalsCommunication & EngagementEngages stakeholders through effective communicationExpresses recommendations with clarity and confidenceActively listens and checks for understandingRespects expression of diverse ideas and different ways of thinkingAgility & AdaptabilityNavigates organizational culture effectivelyReadily adapts style and communication based on the circumstances and stakeholder needsWelcomes new solutions and takes on stretch assignments for own developmentAcknowledges small mistakes and actively course correctsExtracts lessons learned from the past and applies to new situations
Minimum Qualifications5-7 years of relevant work experience in project managementExperience in asset management/financial services and ETFs preferredExceptional verbal and written communication including an ability to communicate effectively at an executive levelAbility to work collaboratively across distributed workforcePossesses significant practical experience in the basics of project management (project planning, resource planning, issue management, risk management, change management, communication planning)Excellent organizational skills and capable of setting priorities and a demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and within scopeProven accomplishment as a driver of multiple projects running concurrentlyExhibit good judgment skills on when to seek guidance and when to escalate risks and issuesExperience with Waterfall and Agile project management (Scrum methodology preferred)PMI Portfolio Management Professional and/or PMP Project Management Professional certification preferredExperience with Celoxis and other project management tools is a plus
Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager to join the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) team in a Product Implementation role. In this position, you will focus on planning and executing the launch of various investment vehicles to enhance our client’s lineup of product offerings while interacting with business stakeholders including Investments, Operations, Product, Distribution, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Marketing and Information Technology. You will oversee product development, process improvement workflows and leverage solutions which support the organizational goals and objectives. The Project Manager must be extremely organized, proactive, collaborative, an innovative thinker and problem solver. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in translating business requirements into technical deliverables.
Key Responsibilities and Related Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProject EstimationFacilitate scope definition, high-level planning and estimation of projects with cross-functional teamsDocument key assumptions and dependenciesDevelop and present high-level project plan with cost benefit analysis for key stakeholdersWhere required, work with SMEs to quantify cost factors to deliver project deliverables including resources, project oversight, objective risk and related contingencyProject Planning DevelopmentDevelop detailed project plans with multiple milestones and phases which align resources, costs, and schedules to maximize performance, minimize cost overruns and ensure on-time deliveryCreate a project plan and schedule to include:Key DeliverablesKey MilestonesProject Related TasksCommunication PlanDevelop a project plan and schedule with cross discipline/functional leads inputEnsure necessary steps and dependencies to deliver projects and components are documented and included in the planAssist in the definition of the project scope and validate the project can be completed on time and within budgetManage project management toolProject DeliveryLead and drive enterprise & business division projects and business initiatives through a full delivery life-cycle ensuring project is delivered on-time and on-budgetLead and drive the planning and execution of product initiatives, including ETF, mutual fund, and CIT launches, fund mergers, fund liquidations and manager changesDemonstrate an understanding of the business environment and overall project scopeManage project scope, matrixed/team resource assignments, budget, scheduling and change requestsValidate project assumptions and review project plans with project stakeholdersExperience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects with multiple dependencies and constraints to include business divisions, Information Technology, PMO and 3rd parties if applicableSupport and coach team members on identifying, documenting and refining requirements; including development and execution of test cases and scriptsEnsure proper documentation of all business and technical requirements as it relates to the scope of projectEngage and communicate across technical and business teams to manage risks, dependencies, issues, release readiness and quality standardsProvide regular project updates to PMO leader and project sponsor about the project deliverables, major milestones, schedule and financial/budget/variance reports and outstanding issuesMonitor adherence to project schedule and milestone commitmentsEscalate key issues and risks to ensure timely resolution and mitigation to the PMO leader and project sponsorControl potential expansion and change of project scope, record causes of change and facilitate change requests to ensure impacts to schedule or budget are approved and communicated in a timely mannerCollect and leverage metrics to drive performance, efficiency and forecast improvementsProvide PMO and stakeholders post implementation analysis, lessons learned and final cost benefit analysisLead the official handoff from the project team to the business operations and ensure the project is closed
Key Behavioral ExpectationsDrives for ResultsExecutes deliverables in line with the organizational vision and strategyStrives to achieve the goals set forth by your managerDemonstrates strong business results focus and shared vision for the company’s goalsCommunication & EngagementEngages stakeholders through effective communicationExpresses recommendations with clarity and confidenceActively listens and checks for understandingRespects expression of diverse ideas and different ways of thinkingAgility & AdaptabilityNavigates organizational culture effectivelyReadily adapts style and communication based on the circumstances and stakeholder needsWelcomes new solutions and takes on stretch assignments for own developmentAcknowledges small mistakes and actively course correctsExtracts lessons learned from the past and applies to new situations
Minimum Qualifications5-7 years of relevant work experience in project managementExperience in asset management/financial services and ETFs preferredExceptional verbal and written communication including an ability to communicate effectively at an executive levelAbility to work collaboratively across distributed workforcePossesses significant practical experience in the basics of project management (project planning, resource planning, issue management, risk management, change management, communication planning)Excellent organizational skills and capable of setting priorities and a demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and within scopeProven accomplishment as a driver of multiple projects running concurrentlyExhibit good judgment skills on when to seek guidance and when to escalate risks and issuesExperience with Waterfall and Agile project management (Scrum methodology preferred)PMI Portfolio Management Professional and/or PMP Project Management Professional certification preferredExperience with Celoxis and other project management tools is a plus