Transformation Specialist PM - New York, United States - Axelon

    Axelon
    Axelon New York, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Global Financial Firm located in New York City, NY, Jersey City, NJ & Tampa, FL has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Transformation Specialist PM.

    "This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.

    You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.

    We will be expected in the office weekly 2-3 days depending on the team requirement.
    Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.


    Pay rate range:
    $ $ 82.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience Transformation Specialist PM - Operational Excellence


    ROLE DESCRIPTION:

    The Transformation Specialist PM will be a key member of the Procurement and Third-Party Management Operational Excellence team within Client supporting engagements necessary to deliver against transformation and regulatory priorities.

    Projects will vary in size, duration, and complexity and will have significant and measurable business value outcomes and will be highly visible with executive-level sponsorship.

    We need candidates with the following experience.

    - Project management (non-tech) / Business Analysis preferably with 5-10 years of experience - Consent order or MRA/MRIA work - Regulatory Reporting experience - Risk PMO - Finance Transformation - Risk & Controls - Lastly, please note we are looking for candidates with a strong focus on competency and a "rolling sleeves up doing work" mindset.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Support all project phases and drive project execution and delivery
    • Own the initial preparation of communications for project sponsors and senior stakeholders
    • Support creation of project communications to drive engagement of key stakeholders and adoption of recommendations and solutions
    • Work with colleagues to continuously develop re-usable intellectual capital and contribute relevant content to the team's knowledgebase
    • Show initiative in performing research and obtaining data (as needed)
    • Independently think through and analyze solutions to problems and develop initial hypotheses, frameworks, and methodologies

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Up to 7 years max of experience desired in Financial Services, Consulting or Investment Banking
    • 1-2 years in a major management consulting firm, or equivalent experience in a large Financial Services company
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills
    • Worked on large scale transformation or regulatory programs / projects
    • Familiar with agile / waterfall project management lifecycle with hand on experience managing complex, large-scale projects from inception
    • Demonstrated experience creating, owning, and developing PowerPoint presentations and similar forms of communication
    • Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik or Power-BI)
    • Experience analyzing processes and creating process maps / user stories

    TRANSFORMATION PROJECT COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

    • Preferred Competencies (some of the below): o Develops and manages project budgets, schedules, and timelines o Conveys information to all key stakeholders in both written and verbal format o Data Analysis o Prepares and delivers presentations o Process Analysis and Design o Business Case and Financial Model Development o Stakeholder Management o Communications and Change Planning

    CHARACTERISTICS:

    • Strong ability to identify issues, structure and conduct analyses, organize findings, draw conclusions, identify next steps, and make recommendations with limited guidance
    • Skilled in the use of PowerPoint to present analyses and communicate with a clear storyline
    • Highly analytical and rigorous thinker with a balance of creativity
    • Shows initiative in performing research, obtaining data, and conducting analyses
    • Developing ability to lead and demonstrate presence through influence without formal authority
    • Works effectively in a team-based collaborative model
    • Innovative and curious, and readily able to think outside of the box
    • Verbally communicates effectively and impactfully
    • Self-starter who brings a sense of urgency to assignments and goals
    • Comfortable with ambiguity and change
    • Passionate about improving employee and customer experience
    • Strong desire to engage employees to improve an organization
    • Detail oriented and effective multi-tasker