Project Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Program / Project Manager

Position Summary:

S&P Software Solutions is looking for Program Managers to drive software development projects, operational change management and to develop organizational Agile maturity and transparency across the development verticals of Software Solutions to ensure the deliveryof the product roadmap.

You will be reporting to the Solutions Program Manager and working with cross functional teams of Program Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Technical Leads, and internal / external technical teams in an internationally distributed environment.

The role will be challenging, fast paced and diverse, covering multiple product deliveries across different time zones and market segments.

You will need to be someone who has experience to engage in multiple levels of the project from strategic decision makingto 'getting into the weeds' to resolve a problem if required.

This role is a great opportunity to make an impact on delivery practices in a fast-paced, financial service, software organization that is driven by innovation and an agile mindset.

The Project team is currently growing and developing into a structured PMOacross the Software Solutions product verticals.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Plan and oversee all aspects of program delivery, working with resources (Technical leads, Development Leads, QA leads, Product Owners, UX leads) and clients, to meet the needs of the organization
Provide visibility into the status of the program for multiple audiences to ensure senior management and key stakeholders have a concise and detailed reporting structure that will provide clear transparency of projects and streams, and clearly highlightsprogress against milestones
Lead Steering groups to manage program delivery over time based on data derived from MSProject, Azure Dev ops and any linked PBI dashboard tooling
Support coordination and conflict resolution across Software Solutions in BIG planning sprint sessions
Balance tradeoff decisions between shortterm and longterm needs
Actively mentor other members of the project team, delegate and contribute to performance reporting
Develop, maintain, and adapt delivery strategies that enhance delivery efficiencies, consistency, and drive delivery milestones
Develop and train teams in the use industry standard tooling to support delivery enhancements (Azure Dev Ops/MS Project/Confluence)
Work across the Solutions teams through the Delivery Guild, to coordinate practices, share good practice and develop skills
Reduce noise and confusion: ensure that every stakeholder has the information they require to make decisions and do their job
Drive innovation and adaption of best practices
Support other members of the PMO and deputize in their absence

Business Competencies:

Education and Experience (E - Essential / D - Desirable)

Circa 5+ Years in Senior Project Management roles within FinTech (E)
Accountability for the delivery of multiple complex financial services projects of varying size and length across multiple teams (E)
Implemented Change Management alongside implementation (E)
Building high performing autonomous Agile/Scrum Teams (E)
Detailed understanding of SDLC/SaaS (E)
Working in a Technology/Software environment (E)
Use of ADO / Jira / Confluence / MS Project / Roadmunk (E)
Working in a Global market, with offshore / managed services (D)
Experience in trading systems (D)
Accreditation: Agile (D), Scrum Master (D), SAFe (D), PMP (D)
Preferably has experience in financial software development (D)

Personal Impact:

Drive to 'get things done' and 'make stuff happen'
Focused, patient, calm, direct, empathetic, pragmatic, flexible, structured, organized, etc and solutions driven
Ability to work with resources and manage diversity
Ability to ask 'Why?' And challenge in a constructive manner
Ability to get the best from people whilst having high expectations
Analytical and can work with the business stakeholder's daily
Open minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing situations.
Comfortable and flexible in working with global teams operating across different time zones.
Ability to convey an operational vision and the journey
Establishing and fostering solid working relationships, with a strong emphasis on pragmatic problem solving & RAAID management

Flexible Working:

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best foryou. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About Company Statement:

S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate with confidence by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight in their daily work.

- **Equal Opportunity Employer