About the role
The Client is a prominent financial institution, boasts a diverse range of clients who benefit from its comprehensive services and exceptional customer care. With a steadfast commitment to meeting the unique needs of each individual, it has emerged as a trusted partner for countless clients across various segments.
Clients enjoy access to a wide array of banking products and solutions tailored to their financial objectives. Whether it's personal banking, business banking, wealth management, or investment services, it offers a robust suite of offerings designed to foster growth, security, and prosperity.
Rate: $70/Hr
Job Description:
- Leads mid to large, high-priority projects which usually impact multiple Lines of Business (LOB) and/or functional areas and often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
- Takes projects from original concept through final implementation using standard Project Management, Change Management and Risk Management methodologies and concepts.
- Sets expectations for diverse project stakeholders through planning activities and maintains transparency via communication & reporting channels.
- Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative trusted advisor relationship.
- Experience working in Cybersecurity, Governance, & Risk Management.
- Leads one or more projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, which may include directing third party resources as well as virtual teams. Projects are of a scope and complexity that usually impact multiple Lines of Business as well as functional areas, may have executive sponsorship and in some cases a steering or advisory committee and may span several years.
- Works with business leader to define scope; manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholders.
- Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project milestones as well as status while adhering to project policy standards; ensures potential impacts to external client experience are addressed in project solution/plan.
- Understands various project delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile, etc. Feels comfortable coordinating with all types of projects.
- Leads communication planning, execution, and reporting with project team members; liaises with key stakeholders.
- Develop change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training.
- Identifies, tracks, escalates and resolves issue conflicts; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages dependencies and track/monitors; and escalates risk with corrective/ mitigating actions.
- Assists in business case development; performs project initiation activities; and administers project checkpoints to drive delivery and mitigate/resolve bottlenecks.
- Responsible for gathering estimates from resources needed to achieve project goals; tracks utilization; determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or vendors; may support on/off boarding; and monitors/manages performance for vendor labor resources.
- Responsible for, consolidates, and continuously manages the overall project financials, including the forecasting and budgeting as required by project and company standards. Independently facilitates and executes budgetary requests.
- Manages documentation and the knowledge transfer to the business as usual functions; conducts lesson-learned reviews.
- Education/Certifications: Bachelor s Degree or equivalent work experience required. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Experience: 5 years of project management experience required.
- Works autonomously and demonstrates solid Key leadership competencies; organized, leads others towards common outcomes and execution
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze & solve complex problems; takes initiative to plan and execute as assigned; meets project budget, schedule, scope & risk targets
- Understands business model and project impact to business strategy
- Possess strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate project future state vision and impact to business strategy
- Presents effectively to all levels of management.
- Assesses strengths and developmental needs of team members; independently seeks feedback from management and peers; learns from feedback (setbacks, mistakes) to drive personal improvement
- Identifies and assesses risks & issues; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages identified risks & issues to resolution; provides effective reporting of impact and status.
Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law).Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaJMboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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