Technical Project Manager (Custody / Fund Services)

Technical Project Manager (Custody / Fund Services)

Tampa, FL -Onsite

Fulltime

Job Description:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in technical project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex software development or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency in using Jira for project tracking, task management, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technology initiatives within Custody platforms (eg., asset servicing, settlement, corporate actions)

OR

• Demonstrated experience in Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, or Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with risk management, change management, and quality assurance processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certification (CSM, SAFe Agilist).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Definition:

o Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.

o Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts.

o Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items.

• Project Execution and Monitoring:

o Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including engineers, developers, QA, and business analysts.

o Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.

o Implement and manage project risk management plans, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.

o Ensure adherence to established project management processes, methodologies, and quality standards.

• Stakeholder Communication and Management:

o Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.

o Regularly communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels.

o Facilit ate effective communication and collaboration between technical teams, business units, and external vendors.

• Quality Assurance and Delivery:

o Oversee the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet functional and non-functional requirements.

o Facilitate successful deployment and handover to operations, ensuring proper documentation and training.

• Continuous Improvement:

o Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement.

o Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the organization.