Project Manager

Iconma

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Best Practices, CMVC (Configuration Management Version Control), Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Corrective Action, Delivery Management, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, Health Plan, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Staff Requirements, Standards Development, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
Today
Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Project Manager for their Buffalo, NY/Cleveland, OH/Remote location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Manages multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, which may include directing third party resources as well as virtual teams. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, organizational change management methodologies and techniques, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
  • Orients members of the project team on the Standard Project Lifecycle Framework.
  • Ensures Business Partners understand the Project Lifecycle, Quality Milestones, Transition Point Reviews, Project Standards and project responsibility of the Business Leader/Product Owner
  • Performs project registration/consolidation/prioritization as required and administers project pipeline checkpoints to drive delivery and mitigate/resolve bottlenecks
  • Defines and manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholders
  • Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project milestones as well as status
  • Estimates resources needed to achieve project goals; tracks utilization; determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or vendors; manages on/off-boarding; and monitors/manages vendor performance on labor resources
  • Identifies, tracks, escalates and resolves issue conflicts; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages dependencies and track/monitors; and escalates risk with corrective/mitigating actions
  • Tailors methods and metrics; administers configuration management/version control; adheres to project policies/ standards; performs project assessments; coach/mentors teams; and manages deliverable reviews and sign-offs
  • Leads communication planning, execution and reporting with project team members; liaises with key stakeholders
  • Supports development of change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training.
  • Manages documentation and the knowledge transfer to the “business as usual” functions; conducts “lesson-learned” reviews
  • Manages the execution of vendor contract(s) and ensures adherence to contract provisions, where applicable
  • Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills; ability to “connect the dots”
  • Thinks, plans and executes on multiple levels.
  • Organized, self-disciplined, leads others towards common outcomes and strategy execution.
  • Assesses and coaches to strengths and developmental needs of project team members and direct reports.
  • Shares knowledge, insights, and experiences to help others develop.
  • Credible leader with established reputation for presenting and gaining support for ideas/solutions
  • Proven demonstration of Key leadership competencies.
  • Can clearly articulate vision for future state; provide big-picture view/ enterprise view; decisive and directive when necessary.
  • Fosters and encourages frequent, open and honest feedback; learns from setbacks and mistakes to drive improvements; independently seeks out learning opportunities.
  • Highly polished and confident communication ability; possess written, verbal and stand-up presentation skills.
  • Adjusts communications to audience.
  • Takes the initiative to understand the business impacted by the project, current, trends and information that could impact the business and organization.
  • Stays up to date on current industry best-practices.
  • Manages the execution of vendor contracts to ensure adherence to contract provisions.
 
Requirements:
  • Financial Services Experience as Project Manager
  • Non-technical Project Managers
  • Evidence of Proactive Leadership
  • Expertise in facilitation, management, communication and planning.
  • Comfort in interactions with leadership and the ability to influence without authority.
  • Experience in the financial services industry is preferred, specifically in risk management and payment services activities.
  • Skilled user in PowerPoint and Excel, comfort with MS Office suite 5+ years' experience in Project Management
  • Candidates with PMP, CSM or SSM certifications (or similar) are preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required; PMP, CSM or SSM certification or equivalent preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with standard project development/management methodologies and tools required; knowledge and experience within the financial services industry preferred, specifically in risk management and regulatory remediation.
  • Three or more years of project management experience required.
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/