| Mode of Interview: JOB DESCRIPTION: This is with another bank here we need an IT PM unlike the other this person has to be from a technical background but experience working for Banks projects. Has to be an exceptional candidate this is a new client for us. You will direct project management functions for the development and execution of major business unit projects including scope definition, scheduling, human resource and material planning and allocation, risk management planning, cost and budget management and project quality assurance. You will establish and implement consistent project management methodology and tools to ensure business unit projects are completed within time and budget constraints as well as ensure that the department resources are driving at pace and consistently delivering superior client service.
Job Description - .While this is not an engineering position, you'll be working with super-smart engineers, so being able to talk their lingo and understand underlying technology concepts is a key factor to success in this position.
- You must be able to manage the technical staff as well as be business-savvy to work with Product Management and our partners.
- Our perfect candidate would have a strong technical background that may have previously developed themselves and eventually became a Project Manager.
- Great at knocking down roadblocks.
- You are a driver, a leader, a self-starter, self-motivated, self-directed and self-sufficient, at the same time you are very team oriented.
- Experienced and savvy enough to work with external vendors, internal departments, and partners.
- Assertive with a strong knowledge of and experience with iterative and agile development methodologies.
- Must be able to ensure concepts and principles are adhered to, must be the voice of reason, and must be able to work with your team to make tough calls when necessary.
- Exceptional communications skills, written as well as oral, are an absolute must.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple types of projects/programs: technical software, off-the-shelf application integrations, migrations, etc.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, wearing multiple hats in order to get things done.
- Work with the project sponsor and stakeholders to create a budget baseline and consistently monitors and communicates variances during the course of the project.
- Balance competing demands of scope, time, cost, quality and resources with differing needs and expectations to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Work with the various teams to create a baseline project schedule, identifying major milestones and risks throughout the project and reporting status to stakeholders, sponsors, and executive management.
- Banking industry experience absolutely necessary
- Big 4 experience while not necessary is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field.
- 10 years of project planning and scheduling experience on mid-size to large projects.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and monitoring detailed project plans using the PMI project methodology, and use of project management methodology tools including software.
- Experience driving change and managing expectations via proactive communication, prioritization and scope management.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong knowledge of computer systems, computer networks, mainframe, mid-range, distributed systems and PC Desktop Applications.
- Aptitude for understanding business environment and translating business requirements to technical solutions.
- PMP certification is preferred.
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