Senior Consultant Role Project Management

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds most successful individuals families corporations and institutions.

Since 1889 we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service Expertise and Integrity. Together they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Profile Name - P3 Sr Consultant Proj Mgt

Job Profile Summary - The Project Manager will be responsible for leading strategic and operational projects within the Integrated Portfolio Services Team in NT ensuring successful delivery of initiatives that drive efficiency scalability risk reduction and client service excellence. The role requires strong project management expertise Agile delivery experience stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across global locations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Agile methodologies Scrum practices project governance and change management coupled with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Job Description - Major Duties :

• Lead end-to-end project execution from initiation through implementation and post-production review.
• Develop project plans timelines milestones resource plans and delivery roadmaps.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress risks issues dependencies and budget considerations.
• Drive timely resolution of project blockers and escalations.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders technology teams operations teams clients and external partners.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations dashboards and project reports.
• Ensure clear concise and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders on project scope goals and deliverables.
• Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to prioritize and manage project backlogs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through Agile delivery frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support business transformation and automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies :-

Project Management

• Strong project planning execution and delivery management capabilities.
• Experience with project governance risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Agile & Scrum

• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Hands-on experience serving as Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira Azure DevOps or similar platforms.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and executive reporting abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:-

• PMP PRINCE2 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) PSM SAFe or equivalent certification.
• Experience within hedge fund administration asset management financial operations or investment services.
• Exposure to automation digital transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of operational risk controls and regulatory environments.

Required Qualifications :-

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Technology or a related field.
• 10 years of project management experience within financial services operations technology or related industries.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and global projects.
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering projects using Scrum methodologies.

Technical & Analytical Skills :-

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience creating project dashboards status reports and management presentations.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trusts history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office established in 2016 is now home to over 3000 employees. The office handles various functions including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to 2024 they volunteered more than 10000 hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.