Assistant Vice President, Project Manager

About CLS:CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars' worth of currency flows through our systems each day. Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world's most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle - whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment:Pivotal purposeTrusted guardianTargeted innovationFacilitate connectionsDelivering excellenceInclusive cultureJob information:Functional title - AVP, Project ManagerDepartment - TechnologyCorporate level - AVPReport to - Director, Project ManagementLocation - Iselin, NJExpected full-time salary range between $ 135K - $150K + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.Note: Disclosure as required by NY/NJ Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.The Project Manager plays a key role in ensuring the success of CLS projects. Responsibilities include:Project PlanningRelease planning, project planning, re-planning, and inter-projects deployment coordinationEstablish project meetings in accordance with CLS' project governance structureIdentify and implement change management practicesDevelop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progressAssist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibilityProject ExecutionMaintain project objectives and set expectation for project teamsSet project meeting agenda, materials, and other artifactsLead project meetings and drive progress according to project milestonesManage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniquesManage day-to-day project activities across multiple functional groupsMeasure project performance using appropriate tools and techniquesTrack and report project progressRisk and Issue ManagementPerform risk management to minimize project risksIdentify, monitor, report, and coordinate issues and risks remediationStakeholders ManagementManage stakeholders at all levels of the corporationReport and escalate to management as neededProject Resources and Financial ManagementEnsure resource availability and allocationMeet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysisManage project financial to ensure project spending is on targetDocumentation ManagementDevelop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document project deliverablesCreate and maintain comprehensive project documentationEnsure project documents are adhered to SDLC and CLS standardsExperience10+ years of project management experience, technology or financial industryExperience in managing projects using SDLC (Waterfall and/or Agile)Manage project finance include project resource forecasting and ongoing trackingManage stakeholders across different levelsExperience in working with cross functional teams in multiple time zonesQualifications / CertificationsUniversity qualification in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Project or Change Management or a relevant field.FX trading, settlement, or processes experience is a plusKnowledge of SDLC process and documentation across different SDLC phasesStrong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Access)Risk management knowledge is a plusExcellent internal client-facing and internal communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSolid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skillsProject Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plusOur commitment to employees:At CLS, we celebrate inclusion and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including:Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 'life days' (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.Employee Networks (including our Women's Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don't.Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.Monthly 'Heads Down Days' with no meetings across the whole company.Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.Private medical insurance and dental coverage.Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.Annual flu vaccinations.Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.Discounted Gym membership - Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.All employees have access to Discover - our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.