Specialist, Administration and Planning 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

OverviewWho we are BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellondelivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of June 30, 2022, BNY Mellon had $43.0 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $1.9 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act asa single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at newsroom for the latest company news. BNY Mellon Enterprise Change Office (ECO) The ECO provides central oversight, governance, and strategic execution for funded programs of work within BNY Mellons change portfolio. Key pillars include: - Defining enterprise program management policy, framework, standards and procedures. - Establishing enterprise-wide governance and oversight to ensure effective monitoring of key programs and execution risks. - Collaborate across the Firm change delivery organisations to institute best practice, consistent tools and standard reporting across all programs. - Execution of a select portfolio of enterprise programs. - Facilitation of training and career development. Role Description - Specialist - ECO Governance Group - Governance activities require an adept organiser, communicator and consensus builder. Supports the management and oversight of end-to-end portfolio management activities such as program/project reporting, planning, issue/risk identification and tracking,scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management and other portfolio documentation. Supports direction and control of all work performed. Reports and escalates progress/issues to management, as needed. - Process oriented thinking with a strong attention to detail. The ability to quickly assimilate multiple program/project MI reports, conduct quality assurance, scrutinize and clarify exceptions and then summarize themes and issues towards the production ofMI reporting packs for Executive Committee and Board level consumption - Supports performance of secretariat duties for a Regional Change Committee and other assigned meetings to include preparation of agendas, collation/distribution of MI/reporting and accurate minute taking. - Contribute to design of change activities. Iterative development of BNY Mellons change policies, framework, standards and procedures. - Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met. Maintains regular contact with clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments. - Serves as a liaison between clients and internal technical groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specification. Manages communication with the business at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues. Manages clientexpectations and ensures project delivery in conformance with company software development life cycle methodologies. - Provides some direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to client specifications. - Supports management and oversight of end-to-end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue / risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management and other projectdocumentation preparation for projects of medium to high business complexity (involving multiple systems interfaces that are highly visible to the organization). Directs and controls all work performed within the framework of the Work Structure. - Develops detailed project plans and schedules application/infrastructure projects, including goals, risks and resource allocation. Monitors project results for significant deviations. - May provide input for (project) team member performance appraisals. Works with all required Information Technology functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries. Qualifications Bachelors degree, preferably in business management or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required. Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE 2 certification required - Relevant years of related project management experience required - Experience in the securities or financial services industry - Strong written and verbal communication skills required - Experience working in a confidential environment - Flexibility in terms of both working hours and work undertaken will be required BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life,and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.Employer Description: For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create,trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the worlds financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helpingclients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and morethan 100 markets. Its the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: careers.