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Project Manager, Risk and Control
- locations
- Boston
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted 7 Days Ago
- job requisition id
- R1110
Job Overview
We are looking for an IT Project Manager to manage mid to large size projects with a focus on implementing new systems, platforms, and technologies. The candidate must be able to successfully collaborate with senior management, vendors and service providers to execute project deliverables. Responsibilities include end-to-end project planning, prioritization, dependency management and project execution.
The candidate must be able to collaborate effectively, work independently as well as in teams, communicate effectively at all levels, and work on multiple initiatives that are running in parallel. Prior experience in the investment management industry as an IT project manager is highly preferred.
Job Responsibilities Include
Scoping, planning and executing on IT projects; clarify scope and timing of all activities and deliverables
Creating and maintaining project plans including tasks, dependencies, milestones, resources, issues and risks
Communicating and collaborating with stakeholders on issues and project status; ensure ongoing commitment of all stakeholders whose buy-in is required for the successful delivery of the project
Collaborating with multiple IT and business teams to achieve project objectives and timelines
Projects may include implementation of a content management system and client data warehouse, managing the SOC 1 audit process, infrastructure and cloud application modernization, disaster recovery coordination, system upgrades etc...
Serve as a scrum master and facilitating scrum events.
Required Qualifications
Experience with SOC 1 Audit Process
Experience with Change Management
Experience with Disaster recovery
Experience in IT including 5 or more years of experience supporting IT business projects, IT Risk Management projects and IT operational projects.
Experience in the Financial Services industry highly preferred.
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in an institutional investment management firm supporting IT projects is preferred.
Experience working on cloud migration related implementation projects preferred.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong hands-on project management capabilities including experience with project management best practices, standards, and methodologies, e.g. waterfall, agile, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, react positively to change and re-prioritize when required.
Agile Scrum Master Certification. PMP Certification and/or SAFE certification preferred. ITIL Certified
High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
We maintain a friendly, team-oriented environment and place a high value on professionalism, attitude and initiative.