Description
Title: Sr. Application Project Manager
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6months + probably will extend
Rate: $60 - $65/hr
Number of Positions: 1
Years of experience: 8+
Manager Notes:
- Project is upgrading the client's call management software
- Installing new software to replace dated software currently in place
- Installing new network monitoring tools
- Must have banking industry experience
- Must have excellent communication, presentation and project management skills
- After this project the PM will be focusing on business application type projects such as wire transfers and transactions
- Will also work on out of box project delivery
Responsibilities:
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion based on the Project Manager direction
Lead and direct the work of others in a Matrix, cross-organizational project team
Manage and build client relationships with key decision makers from project inception to post-deployment while simultaneously ensuring customer satisfaction
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate project portfolio management software following the Project Manager guidelines
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations in team meetings
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and work with other department managers to obtain commitments on assignments
Adhere to Client's PMO strategy and standards
React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree
PMP certification preferred
Banking/Financial Services experience required
10+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
5+ years of direct work experience managing 3rd party vendors in software deployment and/or staff co-sourcing in support of functional department needs.
Advanced knowledge in systems and infrastructure integrations across different 3rd party applications
Advanced MS Office applications for reports, analysis, and presentations
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills with ability to be influential and establish positive working relationships
Outstanding organizational and effective time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to confidently lead meetings
Ability to obtain, analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources