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Key Responsibilities of this Project Manager role are:
- Matrix management & leadership of project team (including analysts, architects, developers, testers) across multiple locations
- Management of a designated set of projects across the whole development lifecycle from initiation through to implementation according to JPMC methodologies and frameworks.
- Ensuring project delivery according to agreed schedules, budgets, specifications and levels of quality. Works as an effective member of the program team - reporting to Program Manager.
- Leading project planning sessions, develops project scope, objectives & plans working closely with project team to identify business & IT requirements.
- Working closely with the Architecture & Risk/Compliance groups to ensure all deliverables are compliant.
- Management of project risks, issues & dependencies to ensure project remains on track. Holds others accountable for quality deliverables.
- Organising and leading regular progress meetings to ensure projects remain on track and providing input and direction to the project team.
- Management of project communications including reporting progress to senior management, clients & other project stakeholders. Escalates where appropriate.
- Managing project finances including business cases, planning, budgeting, forecasting & actuals / variance reporting.
- Works closely with technology & business operations to ensure incident free implementations.
- Providing occasional weekend PM cover for implementation of Projects being managed
Key Skills
- Excellent Project Management skills with demonstrable track record of successful delivery in a matrix managed, multi-locational environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - confident, clear and concise verbally with the ability to present effectively to senior management
- Drive, determination and a positive attitude. Someone who takes the initiative to ensure successful outcomes.
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills - ability to quickly resolve issues and remove potential blockers to success.
- Customer focused with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Highly effective influencing and Team Leadership skills.
- Experienced in third party vendor management.
- Demonstrate a structured, methodical approach that minimises operational risk.
- Adaptability, dependability & flexibility regarding work schedules and assignments.
- Professional attitude with regard to working additional hours when required to meet business needs.
- Experienced user of an established project management process or structured development methodology (e.g. PRINCE, PMI).
Department Description
Treasury Services International Technology - Shared Services provides project execution and service delivery for a variety of Financial Messaging (SWIFT), Compliance Screening (OFAC) and Enterprise Service Bus (iBUS) applications on a global basis for JPMC. These mission-critical applications utilise Oracle, Java, Unix, Linux, WebMethods and MQ technology with a mix of in-house developed code and vendor packages. Development Programs cover both Regulatory & Mandatory change and an extensive range of technology driven projects and business led initiatives. The department is looking for an individual who has a proven background in project management and experience of project delivery to exacting schedules/budgets & levels of quality.
About TS Technology
TS International Technology is a global technology organization that is responsible for the systems processing for international Treasury Services branches in EMEA, Asia & LATAM. The team responsible for Low and High Value payments, DDA, and local clearing links for these branches as well as a number of global utilities, SWIFT and OFAC. The team is based in Bournemouth, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tampa and San Paulo.
- Preferably educated to degree level or can demonstrate equivalent previous work experience
- Preferably a certified PMI or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Experience Required
- Significant previous experience of delivering large-scale technology projects preferably in a financial services environment.
- Previous experience of using an established PM / Development Methodology (PRINCE or PMI preferred).
These two elements are key to this role. Applications are sort only from candidates who are able to meet this criteria.
Experience (nice to have)
- Exposure to a financial messaging / payments environment (e.g. SWIFT) or sanctions screening applications (e.g. OFAC checking).
- Management of projects in an Oracle/Unix/Linux/Java/MQ environment.
- Team lead / supervisory experience
Additional information
The role will involve working occasional weekends when project implementations occur.
About J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan serves one of the largest client franchises in the world. Our clients include corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments and affluent individuals in more than 100 countries. J.P. Morgan is part of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.1 trillion. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of clients and consumers under its J.P. Morgan and Chase, and WaMu brands.
JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.
JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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