Project Manager

ABOUT IQ-EQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 
We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Manager

Office: India

Department: Group Portfolio                    

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Responsible for the overall delivery of Service Quality and Ways Of Working project within the GCD Migrations Programme
• Ensure governance procedures are adhered to, working closely with the Portfolio Governance team to complete as required.
• Adhere to the Group Portfolio team’s standard methodology and governance processes including use of approved templates.
• Organising and motivating project teams, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery
• Effective management of all key stakeholders
• Ongoing contribution towards continuous development the Change team

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Responsible for all aspects of Project Management, including but not limited to; Initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling including change control and project closure – ensuring predictable and successful delivery
• Determine objectives and measures that each project will be evaluated against upon completion and track ongoing progress. Prepare related benefits assessments
• Ongoing communication and management of all project stakeholders, ensuring consistent, clear and transparent updates and escalations
• Lead and motivate your project team both internally and externally, establishing a team culture within the assigned projects
• Preparation of project documentation in collaboration with Project Sponsor, Programme Manager, Subject Matter Experts and other relevant stakeholders.  For example:
  • Project Initiation Requests
  • Project Initiation Documentation
  • Scoping
  • Offshoring approach documentation
  • End Stage reports and Stage Gate Readiness Assessment Documents
  • Closure Reports
• Working closely with the project team members to ensure that scope is defined, requirements documented, tracked and delivery schedules are on track;
  • Applying change control processes as per PMO governance
  • Proactive management of project risks, including the development of contingency plans
  • Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments, including option papers and recommendations
• Liaise with various departments to ensure Service Transition is successful, including the training team in relation to training needs arising from projects and related solutions
• Production of closure reports, evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project – ensure capture of lesson on the team’s central lessons log.

Other

• Support other departments as required within the confines of the Project Manager role
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm

Key competencies for position and level

• Has in-depth knowledge of Project Management discipline
• Solves complex problems, taking on a new perspective to existing solutions
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Strong communicator and influencer

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Taking Ownership
• Resilience
• Positivity
• Proactivity

Required Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of end to end project management across a variety of different types of complex projects (5+ years/Senior PM)
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders including subject matter experts, peers, managers, customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to influence and facilitate decision making among senior stakeholders.
  • ‘Can do’ attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines and working under pressure.
  • Ability to take initiative and self-manage
• Ability to take a creative approach to resolving a range of issues
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
• Professional Qualification in a Project Management related discipline
• Experience of Operational Excellence in a  Financial Services industry
• High degree of literacy in applications such as; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio
• Fluent in English Language

Desired Criteria:

• Experience of operating within a firm that shares some of the following features: -
  • Globally distributed teams
  • Fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
• Knowledge of or experience working in a Private Equity / Investor services industry
• Degree level qualification
• Prince 2 Certified

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.