Transformation Programs - Front Office

Transformation Programs - Front OfficeJob Level: Associate Job Function: Change Management Location: New York, NY, US Employment Type: Full TimeSMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network.The anticipated salary range for this role is between $92,000.00 and $140,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.Role DescriptionManage end-to-end delivery for large-scale transformation program or portfolio of programs. Engage stakeholders across multiple business divisions to ensure alignment and participation and agree on target end state and ownership. Monitor delivery throughout the life of the transformation effort and assess outcomes to ensure completeness and sustainability.ResponsibilitiesSupporting project initiation activities, including project charters, scope definition, and workplan developmentMaintaining project plans, schedules, RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and action trackersCoordinating cross-functional inputs and dependencies across business, technology, legal, risk, and operations teamsTracking deliverables and milestones to support timely executionPrepare regular project status reports, dashboards, and materials for working groups and steering committeesEnsure project documentation adheres to internal governance, audit, and regulatory standardsAssist in maintaining project repositories and ensuring appropriate version control and documentation integritySupport compliance with enterprise project lifecycle requirements from initiation through closureProduce workflow diagrams, process maps, and presentation materials as needed to support project execution and decision-makingOrganizing and facilitating project meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action itemsActing as a coordination point between project stakeholders to ensure alignment and issue resolutionEscalate risks, issues, and potential timeline impacts to the Senior Project Manager as appropriateQualifications and SkillsBachelor's degree 25 years of experience in project coordination, project management, business transformation, or a similar role Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills Ability to work across multiple workstreams and manage competing priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with project management toolsSMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.