Sr Project Manager (Asset Management/Financial Services)

Sr Project Manager (Asset Management/Financial Services)

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Senior Project Managers (sPM) are accountable for successful execution of one or more projects of moderate to high complexity.  This involves managing change projects across functional areas that support the Distribution organization, working closely with senior leaders in Distribution, Marketing, Client Servicing and Reporting, Investment Operations and Technology.

The sPM will support components of the overall strategic program portfolio focusing on growth initiatives across APAC/EMEA/US. The sPM is expected to support Program Managers across initiatives on project management processes, best practices, effectively facilitate leaders and cross-functional teams to make decisions, achieve program objectives, manage risks, issues, and internal/external dependencies. 

They will support the program and associated projects/work streams as needed and oversee the execution of work through the entire project management lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, and closeout) per the processes established by the T. Rowe Price Transformation Office (TO) and industry best practices.

Successful candidate will have great leadership, organizational, business analysis and influence management skills.  They will have experience applying project management processes in a thoughtful way to achieve the best business result.  Candidates must have proven experience managing moderate to high complexity projects in the financial industry; have worked closely with multiple business partners to achieve results; and be willing to perform “hands-on” program/project management. Candidate should be adept at both Agile and Waterfall methodology. The candidate is expected to have prior experience in driving transformation projects, project managing launch of new products. Prior experience in working with technology driven projects would be helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day project management and delivery by working closely with the projects’ operating sponsors according to established project methodology and standards.
• Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts.
• Assisting launch of new products from perspective of project management.
• Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria.
• Responsible for establishing/running the weekly project working group, adhering to the established project governance, and maintaining all project documentation including charter, RAID log, detailed project plan and ensuring all deliverables are signed off as required by the working group.
• Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Conduct analysis meetings with the agreed stakeholders to document requirements, workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered, escalating as required.
• Continually update relevant business stakeholders of project status and periodically publish project status reports.
• Ensure all projects meet success parameters and business objectives stated in the business case / charter.

Typical Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND
• 5+ years of total relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 8 years relevant project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree and likely to have a project management qualification (PMP, Prince II etc)
• Asset Management industry experience, particularly across Distribution, Client Servicing, Fixed Income, Client Reporting and Technology across international locations.
• Proven experience in Agile and Waterfall methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to apply excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills to manage a diverse set of stakeholders and leaders.
• Problem solving skills and being able to work with people across multiple locations and regions.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• Proven experience on delivering projects which are technology driven.
• Proven experience on project managing new product launches/technology changes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office including Visio, PowerPoint.
• Strong presence and presentation skills particularly with management.
• Soft skills to motivate people and navigate a complex global working environment.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present concept