Associate Principal, Enterprise Project Management Office

What You'll Do:
This role is responsible for driving and managing medium to large projects varying in complexity from initiation through closure with the support of cross-functional project teams. Responsibilities include supporting and enabling the delivery of solutions for all business areas including Financial Risk Management, Information Technology, Operations, Security, and other Shared Services Partners. This role leads project planning, execution, and closure activities for assigned projects by driving the effort and providing on-going monitoring and reporting of project progress.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

• Adhere to and stay current on all OCC standard project management guidelines, including OCC project management checklists and templates
• Drive the day-to-day aspects of a project to deliver high-quality, on time, on budget outcomes within project scope
• Drive project initiation and planning activities to structure the project, including facilitating the definition of project objectives and scope
• Drive project teams in detailed planning activities, supports project execution activities, and contributes to completion of project closure activities
• Drive the identification and planning of all project work streams, including working with functional managers to plan resources, identify key milestones, and manage dependencies
• Drive the identification, execution, and updating of project timelines and deliverables
• Work with project team to identify project risks, track, resolve issues, and eliminate project challenges
• Drive monitoring and reporting on the progress of project milestones, deliverables, and project budget
• Communicate clear, concise, and accurate project status to all appropriate project stakeholders, including providing weekly status reports
• Coordinate and responds to project changes, including escalating project issues and decisions as needed
• Facilitate adherence to project delivery processes and artifact compliance
• Support EPMO participation in regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews and management self-testing
• Mentor junior team members as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• [Required] Experience managing medium to large complex projects with the support of a cross-functional team
• [Required] Ability to manage moderate to complex tasks with aggressive timelines as well as meet changing requirements resulting from evolving business needs
• [Required] Advanced knowledge of project and product management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile
• [Required] Ability to manage a project through various stages of the project life cycle from initiation through closure
• [Required] Ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment
• [Required] Ability to facilitate project alignment between business and technical teams
• [Required] Analytical problem-solver
• [Required] Self-directed and detail oriented
• [Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills
• [Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
• [Required] Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships
• [Required] Experience leading teams

Technical Skills:

• [Required] Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar tool)
• [Required] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• [Required] Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
• [Required] Advanced knowledge of application development and testing processes

Education and/or Experience:

• [Required] Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related technical discipline
• [Required] 7+ years of experience in project management or project leadership role

Certificates or Licenses:

• [Preferred] Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• [Preferred] Agile Scrum Certification or similar

Who We Are
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
What We Offer
A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.
Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.
Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer