GO12953973 Project Manager - 12 months extendable

The Company

Our client is a global consulting firm working with a global Investment Management Group. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our client on a large-scale project. This is a 12 months contract with possibility of extension.

The Project Manager will work with the Programme Owner, Operations Heads & relevant stakeholders teams across Middle/Back Office functions and PMO Governance structures to deliver the Middle / Back Office program.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure activities and milestones are delivered on time and within scope and budget. You will need to develop and maintain project plans, analyse & escalate project risks/obstacles and actively participate in problem resolution & risk mitigation strategies.

The Role

• Provide support to the Singapore Head of Investment Transformation to deliver project goals and outcomes.
• Lead project activities related to the transformation initiatives, including technology implementations, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives.
• Jointly work across the business to develop robust migration / implementation / transition plans.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand the project’s workstream requirements and ensure that stakeholder needs and expectations are met.
• Manage project workstream teams, including internal and external resources, and ensure that project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor and report on project workstream progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Support the development and execution of the PMO strategy, including the development of project management tools and methodologies, and the development of training and support programs for project managers.
• Work closely with other members of the PMO to ensure that project management processes are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain project workstream documentation, including project plans, status reports, and other project-related documentation.

Your Profile

• 10 to 15 years’ direct programme, project and delivery management experience in the asset management, insurance, banking & finance sectors, with a experience towards the front, middle or back-office systems.
• Professional qualification in project management, such as APMP, PMQ, PMP or Prince2.
• Confidence in Agile and Scrum methodologies would be beneficial.
• Strong preference given to those who have led the implementation of large scale Aladdin / outsourced operational services in trade management, corporate actions, fund accounting, derivatives, reconciliations, corporate actions & reporting areas
• Experience leading projects related to investment transformation initiatives, such as technology implementations, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working in a PMO, or similar environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working within the agreed project and change management governance frameworks. Process Modelling and Business Process Management.

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