RELX
Project Manager
RELX, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
About the business:
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services division, we help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. We are a fast-growing division of the RELX Group, and the convergence of many industry-leading solutions are providing LexisNexis Risk with significant opportunity for future growth. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below.
https://risk.lexisnexis.com/
About the team:
The Risk Professional Services Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the successful implementation of Firco Enterprise, CLink and RiskNarrative products. We ensure projects align with organizational goals, are executed efficiently, and deliver value. We provide governance, standardizes processes, manage project portfolios, and optimize resource allocation. The PMO tracks performance, mitigates risks, supports project teams with tools and training, and facilitates clear communication between stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes.
About the job:
The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversees and manages all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Project Managers are expected to work on at least five projects in parallel for large customers including Tier1 financial institutions at any one time.
The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible to fulfill client needs. Lead the project team to a quality customer success delivery.
You will be responsible for:
Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors if applicable.
Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensuring resource availability and allocation
Delegating project tasks based on project teams’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress that can be shared with clients and project team
Managing Project Team time tracking
Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques and tools
Meeting with clients continually to document and clarify specific requirements of the project (manage scope creep and expectations)
Reporting and escalating to management as needed
Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Performing risk management to minimize project risks
Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors if applicable
Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
Preparing, monitoring, and executing project and financial milestones and adjusting milestones based on project constraints
Measuring and tracking project performance utilizing appropriate tools, techniques, and metrics to analyze the successful completion of all project goals
Attending training as required to maintain proficiency
Providing our clients a clear understanding of the products and their functional capabilities throughout the project life-cycle.
Performing all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Have proven working experience in project management (3-5 years)
Have ability to quickly and easily learn the LNRS products at the highest level and apply knowledge of how they align within the compliance and sanctions risk management environment.
Have excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (ability to articulate concisely)
Have ability to interact with Senior Stakeholders
Have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Is highly motivated and inquisitive, team player, pro-active and a self-starter
Have ability to work independently with limited supervision
Have analytical Skills (i.e., business requirements gathering and analysis)
Is Detail-oriented
Have solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent understanding of budgeting and financial delivery
Have Experience with Process, Performance and Continuous Improvement methods
Have working knowledge of Delivery/Collaboration Tools (JIRA, TEAMs, SharePoint)
Have Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study OR equivalent work experience
Have Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus, but not required.
Culture and Benefits:
Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here (https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RiskSolutions/page/21c296c982531000b79663f3194b0000) .
#LI-CS1
#LI-Remote
At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy) .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services division, we help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. We are a fast-growing division of the RELX Group, and the convergence of many industry-leading solutions are providing LexisNexis Risk with significant opportunity for future growth. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below.
https://risk.lexisnexis.com/
About the team:
The Risk Professional Services Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the successful implementation of Firco Enterprise, CLink and RiskNarrative products. We ensure projects align with organizational goals, are executed efficiently, and deliver value. We provide governance, standardizes processes, manage project portfolios, and optimize resource allocation. The PMO tracks performance, mitigates risks, supports project teams with tools and training, and facilitates clear communication between stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes.
About the job:
The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversees and manages all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Project Managers are expected to work on at least five projects in parallel for large customers including Tier1 financial institutions at any one time.
The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible to fulfill client needs. Lead the project team to a quality customer success delivery.
You will be responsible for:
Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors if applicable.
Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensuring resource availability and allocation
Delegating project tasks based on project teams’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress that can be shared with clients and project team
Managing Project Team time tracking
Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques and tools
Meeting with clients continually to document and clarify specific requirements of the project (manage scope creep and expectations)
Reporting and escalating to management as needed
Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Performing risk management to minimize project risks
Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors if applicable
Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
Preparing, monitoring, and executing project and financial milestones and adjusting milestones based on project constraints
Measuring and tracking project performance utilizing appropriate tools, techniques, and metrics to analyze the successful completion of all project goals
Attending training as required to maintain proficiency
Providing our clients a clear understanding of the products and their functional capabilities throughout the project life-cycle.
Performing all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Have proven working experience in project management (3-5 years)
Have ability to quickly and easily learn the LNRS products at the highest level and apply knowledge of how they align within the compliance and sanctions risk management environment.
Have excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (ability to articulate concisely)
Have ability to interact with Senior Stakeholders
Have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Is highly motivated and inquisitive, team player, pro-active and a self-starter
Have ability to work independently with limited supervision
Have analytical Skills (i.e., business requirements gathering and analysis)
Is Detail-oriented
Have solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent understanding of budgeting and financial delivery
Have Experience with Process, Performance and Continuous Improvement methods
Have working knowledge of Delivery/Collaboration Tools (JIRA, TEAMs, SharePoint)
Have Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study OR equivalent work experience
Have Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus, but not required.
Culture and Benefits:
Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here (https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RiskSolutions/page/21c296c982531000b79663f3194b0000) .
#LI-CS1
#LI-Remote
At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy) .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.