Senior Technology Project Manager

Global Investment Operations at T. Rowe Price are playing a key role in helping build the future of financial services, working hand-in-hand with business partners to build client experiences that are changing the way people invest. We are seeking a Senior Technology Project Manager who has the passion, vision and technical acumen to provide project management leadership across our Global Investment Operations group.

Overview

Leads all aspects of diverse technology projects, products, or programs. Typically involves multiple disciplines within the IT/Software function. Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and resolve issues so that the, product, or program goals and requirements are met. At senior levels may employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices.

• Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines
• Leads projects or work streams within broader projects
• Accountable for work of self and sometimes others, provides process and standards advice in area of specialty
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• You will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Role summary and job responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical expertise to direct and provide guidance for a wide array of activities associated with planning and leading complex technology projects. Complete projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
• Supports work for more complex projects or a small technology program that is composed of several projects.
• You will manage and oversee project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management, and other project documentation preparation and turnover to production for technology projects of low to medium complexity.
• Develops the budget and statement of work, including project justification and plan technology projects. You will be responsible for defining roles and responsibilities within the project team. Responsible for monitoring project financials and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Follows financial standards and processes (e.g., monthly external revenue accruals, procurement, and external payments).
• Coordinates business SMEs and engineers to ensure project is appropriately staffed and resources are properly aligned and managed. Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.
• Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute sizable projects.
• Decomposes the most complex problems into discrete work units
• Identifies non-obvious relationships and anomalies often overlooked by others
• Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems
• Makes sound decisions with limited facts or resources
• You will continuously look for process improvements
• Leads and helps to influence discussions with the business on multiple options to help solve the root cause, including various trade-offs and recommended approach within a single large-scale business unit
• Helps project team members/make suggestions to improve practices.
• You will lead a small team for specific project(s) or task(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Business knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Asset Management, FinTech, Domain specific to DMS, Corporate, and/or Investments.
• Depending on functional alignment, understanding of the life cycle of the product to the client in Financial Services.
• Understands and makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy.

Requirements

• Typically, 3+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry with a preference for Asset Management.
• PMP certification and/or Agile Scrum Management certification.
• Knowledge of operations for the assigned business unit (i.e., Distribution, Investments, and/or Corporate functions).
• Experience running large-scale multi-discipline efforts across people processes and technology with complex financial services organizations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of technology infrastructure and nuances, including testing, QA, production environment, test environment, engineering, etc.
• Is grounded in the taxonomy of what is required to successfully implement an Agile technology program or project
• Abreast of many best-of-class technologies
• Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs, or implementations to a non-technical audience
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