Project Manager Client Onboarding

Job Description

Job DescriptionAs Project Manager within IQ-EQ you will be responsible for delivering the tasks identified for your project in a way that reaches the required scope and quality targets. You will be instrumental in ensuring that what is in the business case is delivered bykeeping the project on track, well-resourced and hitting milestones. Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Responsible for the overall delivery of one or more project/s, accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources, budget, communications and the success of the project.
• Ensure governance procedures are adhered to, working closely with the PMO team to complete as required.
• Adhere to the Change Delivery teams standard methodology and governance processes including use of approved templates.
• Organising and motivating project teams, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery
• Effective management of all key stakeholders
• Ongoing contribution towards continuous development the Change team

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Responsible for all aspects of Project Management, including but not limited to; Initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling including change control and project closure - ensuring predictable and successful delivery
• Determine objectives and measures that each project will be evaluated against upon completion and track ongoing progress. Prepare related benefits assessments
• Ongoing communication and management of all project stakeholders, ensuring consistent, clear and transparent updates and escalations
• Lead and motivate your project team both internally and externally, establishing a team culture within the assigned projects
• Preparation of project documentation in collaboration with Project Sponsor, Subject Matter Experts and other relevant stakeholders. For example:
  • Project Initiation Requests
  • Project Initiation Documentation
  • Product and Work Package Descriptions
  • End Stage reports and Stage Gate Readiness Assessment Documents
  • Test Strategy, Plans and Scripts
  • Closure Reports
• Working closely with the project team members to ensure that scope is defined, requirements documented, tracked and delivery schedules are on track;
  • Applying change control processes as per PMO governance
  • Proactive management of project risks, including the development of contingency plans
  • Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments, including option papers and recommendations
• Liaise with various departments to ensure Service Transition is successful, including the training team in relation to training needs arising from projects and related solutions
• Production of closure reports, evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project - ensure capture of lesson on the teams central lessons log.

Other

• Support other departments as required within the confines of the Project Manager role
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm

Key competencies for position

• Has in-depth knowledge of Project Management discipline
• Solves complex problems, taking on a new perspective to existing solutions
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Strong communicator and influencer

Key behaviours we expect to seeIn addition to demonstrating our Group Values ( Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Taking Ownership
• Resilience
• Positivity
• Proactivity

QualificationsEssential Criteria:

• Experience of end to end project management across a variety of different types of complex projects (2+ years/PM)
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders including subject matter experts, peers, managers, customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to influence and facilitate decision making among senior stakeholders.
  • Can do attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines and working under pressure.
  • Ability to take initiative and self-manage
• Ability to take a creative approach to resolving a range of issues
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
• Professional Qualification in a Project Management related discipline
• Experience working in Financial Services industry
• Experience in Technology project implementation
• High degree of literacy in applications such as; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio
• Fluent in English Language

Desired Criteria:

• Experience of operating within a firm that shares some of the following features:-
  • Globally distributed teams
  • Financial Services
  • Fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
• Knowledge of or experience working in a Private Equity / Investor services industry
• Degree level qualification
• Prince2 Certified
• Technology project implementation

Additional informationAt IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We alsooffer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices. Interested Please apply today for immediate consideration. Company descriptionDo you want to be part of a Global Private Equity Administrator who provides outsourced Administration services for PE, Real Estate, Depository and Compliance with Assets under Administration in the excess of $750Billion If so, please read on! With offices across 25 jurisdictions including New York, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Cayman, BVI, Belfast, Dublin, Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Cyprus, Mauritius, Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila our growth journey has only just begun.