Responsibilities & Skills required
* The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 8 years of program and project management experience with an ability to think tactically as well as strategically while coordinating cross functional teams in a matrixed environment.
* Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise wide programs and projects.
* High degree of business acumen and technical competency; ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs; project and program management
* Management of core functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time and scope bound.
* Collaboration across technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process and change leadership within a maturing, Agile PDLC framework.
* Develop and continually revise (in partnership with other teams where necessary) suitable processes and guidelines to ensure appropriate application development standards are available to guide all the participant teams.
* Provide thought leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and experience working in a global and diverse environment.
* Build program and project status reporting aligned with enterprise project portfolios.
* Provide transparency to Senior Management with respect to Portfolio issues, risks and recommend/implement strategies for effective and efficient operations.
* Conduct project or program audits to ensure standards and scopes are being met and achieved.
* Responsible for maintaining and growing a body of knowledge that is accessible to all team members. Ensure information regarding any program and project related activities or issues are available and easily accessible.
* Communicate effectively and proactively with management ideas and recommendations for optimizing business operations, resources and fixed capacity.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to resolve scheduling and other conflicts in order to meet all deadlines.
* Experience in working with agile lifecycle and/or tracking and process management tools, e.g. JIRA
* Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical/strategic recommendations
* Deep skills in program management tools, including Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
* Hands on project management approach that includes a proven track record of project/program execution
* Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
* Self-motivated with exceptional oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Desired Skills
* Experience in working on Technology projects related to Financial Services domain.
* Knowledge of Wealth Management, Banking technology & related applications
* Familiarity with Agile - scrum methodology preferred. Kanban is also a plus.
Rate range - $60-$65
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What We Do
Zealogics LLC provides a broad range of IT consulting, systems implementation and application outsourcing services through an optimized global delivery model. Zealogics builds deep knowledge of traditional product engineering across mechanical, electronics and software platforms, to enable clients to navigate their digital transformation.
Zealogics values engineering techniques, automation frameworks, and reference models which are refined through engagements with Fortune 500 enterprises and OEMs. We combine customer-centric product strategies through a collaborative approach for execution. We help to harmonize processes, identify bottlenecks, and eliminate non-value tasks to deliver world-class products.
With impeccable focus on client needs we connect specialized resources for the right positions, both for full time and contractual placements. Our long-term relationships with employees and clients have been built in an environment of integrity and commitment, with a shared goal of mutual success. Zealogics hires experienced people to solve a wide array of IT and Engineering challenges that our clients face. Our guarantee - Zealogics provides the best value services in town.