Project Manager (Wealth Management Initiatives)

Project Manager (Wealth Management Initiatives)Tampa, FL (2 days onsite - Hybrid) 8+ Months Web Cam Interview $65/Hr on W2Project Manager roleThe Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the execution of critical programs and strategic initiatives within Wealth.The role will require working across the entire Private Bank and the wider Client's Franchise and will have extensive engagement with IT, Legal, Compliance, Product and Infrastructure partners as well as routine engagement with Senior stakeholders from the front line and business management functions.Key to success in the role is the ability to blend successful project management discipline with a good understanding of the subject matter to help shape the outcome.The role will involve interfacing with key senior stakeholders and internal clients across the organization and working to aggressive timelines and adhere to strict deadlines in order to ensure overall program success.Key Responsibilities:Execute and manage a key project of work by defining the necessary implementation plansEstablish the appropriate project governance and manage on an ongoing basisManage project resources across all workstreams to ensure delivery is inline with agreed plan and any points at risk are identified early and resolved or escalated as requiredOversee the definition of detailed analysis working with Front Office, Product, Control functions and Infrastructure teams to understand the changes necessary to deliver the programProven track record of delivering small to medium complex projects through direct engagement with stakeholders from various backgrounds and levels of the organizationLead and manage regular project meetings and steering committees as / when required through identifying, managing and escalating issues, risks, and dependencies as appropriate, while working with the various teams to define necessary solutionsOversee the development and lead the robust change plans to include internal & external communication and training plansEnsure changes are transitioned to the relevant teams in a sustainable way with the necessary enhancements to the control frameworkPrevious experience of operating in a highly regulated environment with strict audit requirements and strong project quality management adherenceAct as an internal consultant, working closely with relevant partners, in order to quickly understand issues and help lead the definition and implementation of the solution.Experience/Skills:Experience in Private Banking / Wealth Management / Retail BankingExtensive change management experience leading large-scale projects end to end, preferably gained within a consulting backgroundDemonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and maintain engagement throughout the entirety of the programExperience of organising and conducting workshops to develop requirements and solutionsExperience of documenting and tracking deliverables and provide accurate status updates to various audiencesExperience of defining and documenting Target Operating models covering processes, roles and responsibilitiesExperience in delivering and leading the implementation of processes at scale impacting the organization as a whole or large portfolios of customersExperience in delivering or exposure to transformation / re-engineering projects would be a plusCompetencies:Demonstrated ability to digest and understand implications of complexity on business modelsStructured project management approach; formal qualifications would be a plusSelf-starter, able to operate with limited supervisionAccustomed to dealing with rapidly shifting priorities and changes in scopeAble to operate at the appropriate level, understanding the detailed concepts while also understanding the "big picture"Ability to quickly grasp and master new concepts / requirements and related product / functional knowledge of Private Bank / Retail BankMust be able work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirementsExcellent oral and written communication skills and ability to facilitate discussionsAbility to learn/understand some technical implications of system designWillingness to challenge and improve existing processesAbility to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiativeStrong problem-solving skills and an analytical mind-setSelf-starter and a strong team playerDemonstrable expertise in building and leveraging relationshipsExcellent presentation skills with the ability to present the key points to senior management via Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio.Strong Power Point skills preferred.