Parameta Solutions - London, United Kingdom - TP ICAP

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    Role Overview

    As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control and completion of projects within a defined programme of work, while remaining aligned to PMO guidelines, department strategy a commitments. The projects will vary and cover multiple disciplines within them i.e. Risk and Market Data, Technical, Governance & Regulatory. In addition to the project management role you will also provide support to the Head of Programme Management in varied tasks as and when needed.

    Role Responsibilities

  • Create and manage project plans.
  • Manage project delivery according to TP ICAP project methodology and standards.
  • Manage project status reporting and escalation.
  • Manage the risk and issue tracking process within a project.
  • Manage stakeholders expectations.
  • Work closely with the business SMEs, Business Analysts and internal/external technical teams to define and deliver pragmatic solutions to meet business needs.
  • Monitor and manage scope creep.
  • Manage all own project documentation.
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Support the Programme Manager with Programme level reporting.
  • Support Head of Programme Management with Ad-hoc tasks as mentioned above.
  • Ability to work with business SMEs as well as project and IT representatives.
  • Guide the definition of business requirements and translate into project deliverables.
  • Experience / Competences

    Essential

  • Project management experience in a financial organisation is critical.
  • Experience of working in a fast moving environment where priorities and scope are subject to change.
  • Full delivery lifecycle experience.
  • Project Management accreditation desirable i.e. AGILE, PRINCE2.
  • Current or previous recent experience managing software delivery projects and technologies.
  • Desired

  • Market Data/Financial markets knowledge desirable.
  • Familiarity with Confluence and / or JIRA is useful
  • Proficiency in project management software tools
  • Ability to motivate project resources.
  • Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Logical problem solver.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity.