Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a PM/PMO for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities :

• Role will be part of a core central Program Management Team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all workstreams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how.
• Support the Program Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables
• Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define project plans and manage timelines
• Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy
• Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control and Technology teams
• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs
• Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise
• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees
• Build strong relationships, adopting a joined up approach, to support the execution of programs
• Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives
• A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance
• Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives
• Tracking and managing of Risk and Issues, including escalating where appropriate
• Preparing and overseeing project and program level reporting
• Management of project governance forums, i.e. Working Groups, and Steering Committees
• Implementation of the Bank's project standards

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's/University degree
• 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability
• Seasoned Senior PMO - must have experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)
• Experience in managing Market Risk and or Capital Markets related projects
• Must have Big 4 consulting level and significant PowerPoint deck creation experience.
• Must be an individual experienced in project management and with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.
• Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
• Has experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree preferred
• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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