IT Project Manager

Project ManagerProject Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, governance, and reporting of one or more projects that are part of a Private Alternative space. A candidate will interact with business partners and cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required in order to influence a wide range of audiences. Prior experience with Big Four consulting firms is a plus.Essential FunctionsProject Management Expertise:Proven track record of managing large, complex projects, often with cross-functional teams and tight deadlines.Manage project plan, track dependencies, address constraints, resolve resource conflicts, assess impacts to plan, obtain estimates to complete forecast use of funds, ensure adherence to SDLC, report progress against plan.Client Engagement:Strong experience in client-facing roles, handling multiple stakeholders, and ensuring client satisfaction.Industry Experience:Experience working with financial services industriesChange Management:Proven ability to lead and manage organizational change, experience in identifying and implementing process improvements as part of change initiativesDevelop a RACI model and governance model identifying stakeholder accountability across projects / workstreamsBusiness Outcomes / OKRs / KPIs definition, tracking and reporting on the program levelDevelop and execute project communications plan, facilitate team meetings, participate in key meetings that directly or indirectly impact the project, keep project stakeholders informed, prepare for and conduct executive steering committee meetings.Gather content from respective project team members to complete interim and final deliverables.Present deliverables required at respective tollgates throughout the project live cycle.Obtain sign-off and approvals to proceed for stakeholders.Maintain project team repository of deliverables, reference materials and documentation.Prepare change requests as agreed to by project team and obtain signatures from project owner and sponsor.Escalate issues to executive steering committee members, facilitate decision making, document decisions and communicate direction to project team accordingly.Prepare weekly status reports, track open issues, update risks (probability, severity and impact) and mitigation plans.Participate in PMO meetings with other Project Managers to identify potential dependencies or constraints.Utilize proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills to provide effective reporting and documentation including dashboards and scorecardsCompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint or other Presentation toolsStrong project management skills with experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from vision to implementation involving internal personnel, contractors and vendorsPlans and conducts the analysis of complex problems.Monitors and reports trends.Requires the ability to describe complex problems and their solutions to management.Experience working in a global, dynamic environmentExcellent Interpersonal + Communication skillsStrong listening, presentation, communication, and influencing skills. Articulates with confidence to senior managementHighly motivated and self-directed; exhibits thought leadership and strong critical thinking skillsNegotiation and Influencing skillsProven attention to detail in supporting management reporting with clear and concise data analysis and presentationSuperior Planning and Organization skillsPro-active, flexible, have good organizational skills and must be team playerAbility to multitask and work across various groups globallyQualifications7 plus years of experience in project management and executionPrior experience with Big Four consulting firms is a plusExperience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including Agile project workDemonstrates clear understanding of the drivers of performance and decision making to maximize results.Strategic thinker with proven ability to operationalize the strategyRobust problem-solving skillsProject Management certification preferred