Project Manager - Boston, United States - Brown Brothers Harriman

Description

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Project Manager in our Compliance & Custody Change Management team, you will oversee medium to large projects and/or segments of more complex projects through the project development life cycle. The individual is responsible for the project planning and execution of project tasks, mitigation of project risks, resolution of issues and management of resources to successfully meet project goals and deliverables. The Project Manager collaborates directly with team leads and group managers in Technology and/or Business to ensure individual project budgets and plans are on track to meet business needs. In addition, the individual provides project updates and communicates effectively to project sponsors, stakeholders, and other program/project managers and key participants.

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to manage if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens, and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. We seek someone who takes immense pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being.

Position Scope:

• Drives execution of medium to large projects and/or segments of more complex projects through the project development life cycle
• Manages execution of the project plan, controls the project budget, ensures the effective use of project resources and coordinates change control activities.
• Effectively manages a work group project team's time and allocates resources
• The Project Manager oversees medium to large projects and/or segments of more complex projects through the project development life cycle.
• The individual is responsible for the project planning and execution of project tasks, mitigation of project risks, resolution of issues and management of resources to successfully meet project goals and deliverables.
• Effectively manages a work group project team's time and allocates resources to ensure deliverables are completed.
• Acts as liaison between appropriate groups/individuals and vendors/contractors.
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement with department/group managers
• This position may manage a small team of junior level business analysts/project coordinators.

Job Duties:

1. Planning and Organization

• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, and resource plans.
• Conducts initial risk assessment and develops mitigation plans while continually monitoring risks throughout project.
• Defines roles and responsibilities for assigned project team members.
• Acts as liaison between appropriate groups/individuals and vendors/contractors.
• Submits requests for additional project resources where needed.
• Assists program lead(s) in providing project and portfolio status reporting and
• analysis to senior leadership teams
• Ensure that all participants understand the objectives of the project and work
• together toward a common goal

2. Execution & Delivery

• Drives execution of medium to large projects and/or segments of more complex projects through the project development life cycle
• Manages execution of the project plan, controls the project budget, ensures the effective use of project resources and coordinates change control activities.
• Effectively manages a work group project team's time and allocates resources to ensure deliverables are completed.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and overall critical path to ensure the project execution is conducted timely and within budget.
• Facilitates trade off decisions between quality, costs, resources, scope, and time to prioritize demand.
• Ensures best practices and relevant project standards are being applied across all phases of the project
• Participates in or lead post project reviews

3. Leadership/People Management

• Facilitates stakeholder engagement with department/group managers
• Communicates consistently with stakeholders to understand expectations and business strategy as well as to provide project status.
• Reviews project documentation to ensure all work adheres to appropriate

Education Level: BA or Equivalent

Relevant Professional Experience 5+ Yrs.

Knowledge Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques
• Competency working with project management software (e.g., CA PPM, MS Project) to build and manage schedules, project financials and dashboard reporting.
• Experience with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook - Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management Other Requirements
• Demonstrated Influencing and leadership skills, including negotiation and conflict management
• Demonstrated planning, organization, critical thinking, and critical thinking skills.
• Customer-focused perspective, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management and adaptability.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated understanding in areas of application programming, database, and system design
• Demonstrated decision-making skills, including delegation, teamwork
• Demonstrated Communication and Presentation skills
• Ability to learn, adapt, and apply new concepts and technologies
• Experience prioritizing and executing tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong, effective interpersonal and negotiation skills and can communicate effectively with department/group managers and project stakeholders.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.