Job responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely and successful delivery of technology projects
- Working alongside the Delivery Leads and Product Owners in Business to frame and refine ongoing and overall strategy for the products in the space.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing risk management strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, quality assurance, and business stakeholders, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Utilize technical fluency to evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendor products for project implementation
- Monitor project progress, adjusting plans and schedules as needed, and providing regular status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the project or program lifecycle
- Partner closely with Technology managers to understand and make sure content is consistent with communication objectives related to Technology’s vision and objectives, plus assist in implementing communications tactics.
- Execute sound communications campaigns to showcase our leading edge Technology initiatives both internally and externally.
- Initiate and manage communications projects that further promote our bank’s Technology branding.
- Help ensure effective communications globally, as needed, in coordination with broader Wealth Management (or Private Banking) organizations.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
- Expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities.
- Experience in Agile project management methodology and experience with Jira dashboard management.
- Proven experience leading through the project lifecycle management, including influencing decision makers and adapting to changes as business needs evolve
- Strong technical fluency, with familiarity in current and relevant platforms, software tools, and technologies
- Proficient in stakeholder management, with a track record of establishing productive working relationships and driving mutually beneficial outcomes
- Outstanding writing and editing skills.
- Excellent at relationship building with sound judgement, and ability to effectively engage with a diverse set of internal stakeholders.
- Self-starter, with ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team and contribute on a strategic and tactical level.
- Understanding of the financial services industry, and general understanding of technology.
- Proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe and similar applications.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- High level of energy and integrity; demonstrates respect for a diversity of opinions and styles, and accepts accountability and responsibility.
- Flexibility and resilience. Ability to multi-task working on multiple projects with flawless execution.
- Creative storytelling approach, leveraging best-in-class communications tools and techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.