Project Manager
Spectraforce
New York, New York
3 hours ago
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager
Location Address: New York, NY - Hybrid (Wednesday and Thursday are in office team days)
Duration: 9 months (possibility of extension or FTE possible)
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Story Behind the Need
• Business group: The US Regulatory and Business Initiatives oversees numerous projects within the bank.
• Project: This is a large scale initiative concerning client’s Management and Deposits. The successful candidate will be working in a high visible capacity alongside a multitude of stakeholders.
• Reason for request: The team requires additional assistance as this project gets off the ground
Candidate Value Proposition
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a high visibility to project, working closely with multiple departments and executive members.
Typical Day in Role
• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional teams to define business requirements
• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
• Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing
• Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
• Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors
• Communicating with project team and vendors
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
• 8+ years experience as a Project Manager, working closely with business partners
• 5+ years of experience working with senior stakeholders, ability to present in front leadership
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
•Previous experience with testing (UAT)
•5+ years of experience using MS Projects
Nice-To-Have Skills:
-Prior Cap Markets Knowledge
-Prior experience with Wire Payments and Deposits
-Previous FI experience
Soft Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Great communication skills are required, as they will regularly be communicating internally and externally
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
Best vs Average: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Project Manager (with BA experience) who is ready to jump into the project with a hands on approach. Ideally their communication style would be polished as they will be communicating with senior leadership.
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
Candidate Review & Selection
• Structure and Format: Two rounds Virtual
1st round – HM + PMs – 30 mins – MS teams Video
2nd round – HM + team – 30 mins – MS Teams Video
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.00/hr.
Location Address: New York, NY - Hybrid (Wednesday and Thursday are in office team days)
Duration: 9 months (possibility of extension or FTE possible)
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Story Behind the Need
• Business group: The US Regulatory and Business Initiatives oversees numerous projects within the bank.
• Project: This is a large scale initiative concerning client’s Management and Deposits. The successful candidate will be working in a high visible capacity alongside a multitude of stakeholders.
• Reason for request: The team requires additional assistance as this project gets off the ground
Candidate Value Proposition
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a high visibility to project, working closely with multiple departments and executive members.
Typical Day in Role
• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional teams to define business requirements
• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
• Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing
• Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
• Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors
• Communicating with project team and vendors
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
• 8+ years experience as a Project Manager, working closely with business partners
• 5+ years of experience working with senior stakeholders, ability to present in front leadership
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
•Previous experience with testing (UAT)
•5+ years of experience using MS Projects
Nice-To-Have Skills:
-Prior Cap Markets Knowledge
-Prior experience with Wire Payments and Deposits
-Previous FI experience
Soft Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Great communication skills are required, as they will regularly be communicating internally and externally
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
Best vs Average: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Project Manager (with BA experience) who is ready to jump into the project with a hands on approach. Ideally their communication style would be polished as they will be communicating with senior leadership.
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
Candidate Review & Selection
• Structure and Format: Two rounds Virtual
1st round – HM + PMs – 30 mins – MS teams Video
2nd round – HM + team – 30 mins – MS Teams Video
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.00/hr.