Project Manager Lead

As a Senior Project Manager (VP) within our Business Management team you will be a strategic leader responsible for driving complex cross-functional programs that transform our corporate reporting platforms and deliver measurable business impact. You will own the end-to-end project lifecycle from initial strategy and scoping through implementation and post-launch analysis operating with high autonomy and accountability. This role requires a leader who excels at fostering innovation collaborating across diverse business units and external partners and influencing organizational direction. You will play a key role in shaping business strategy championing change and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Own and deliver large-scale cross-functional programs that align with business strategy and drive organizational transformation.
• Develop and communicate comprehensive project plans timelines and governance structures to ensure successful execution and transparency.
• Lead the design and implementation of new operating models including roles/responsibilities location strategy and control frameworks.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Partner with business leaders technology teams subject matter experts and external stakeholders to define project scope objectives and deliverables.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments including senior management clients and vendors to align on goals and resolve issues.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Analyze and document business processes requirements and user stories to inform technology builds and operational changes.
• Drive data analysis and leverage advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and measure project impact.

Risk Compliance and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust governance structures ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements risk management frameworks and firm policies.
• Identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues; drive remediation to closure and escalate as needed.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion innovation by implementing automation adopting new technologies and driving process improvements across project workflows.
• Promote a culture of creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Testing Implementation & Post-Launch Analysis

• Partner with end-to-end user acceptance testing (UAT) teams including test strategy execution and defect management.
• Coordinate solution deployment post-implementation reviews and long-term success measurement.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular executive-level updates and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality status reports dashboards and scorecards to communicate project progress and outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience:7 years in project/program management with a proven track record of leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives in financial services or a related industry.
• Certification:Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent; Agile/Scrum Master certification a plus.
• Technical Proficiency:Advanced skills in project management tools (e.g. Jira Teams PowerPoint Excel); experience with data analytics platforms (e.g. Tableau Alteryx Python) and automation tools.
• Business Acumen:Experience in Finance Accounting Risk or related domains is a plus.
• Change Management:Demonstrated ability to lead organizational/process design and manage large-scale change initiatives including mergers and integrations.
• Analytical Skills:Strong analytical capabilities; able to synthesize complex data and drive actionable insights.
• Leadership:Self-starter with high personal initiative ownership and accountability.
• Collaboration:Effective relationship-building and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines technology operations and external partners.
• Communication:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels including clients and vendors.
• Innovation:Experience implementing automation leveraging new technologies and driving process improvements.
• Governance & Compliance:Experience establishing governance structures and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in a fast paced results driven environment