Technology Project ManagerBrown Advisory is currently seeking a Technology Project Manager to join our Technology Project Delivery team and drive critical projects that are currently underway, or on our immediate project roadmap. This individual will be tasked with bringing project management discipline and focus to our environment, while also supporting a culture of agility, entrepreneurship and innovation. In addition to directly managing technology projects, this individual will assist in broader project portfolio management activities.
This will include implementing new tools and capabilities for project portfolio status reporting, project dashboards, project registration, and requirements definition. This individual should also have familiarity with financial portfolio management/accounting systems including Addepar.Duties and ResponsibilitiesExecution of day-to-day project management activities on key initiatives.Establishing project governance according to project methodologies.Managing project dimensions of resources, budgets, timelines, scope, and quality.Building and maintaining detailed project plans according to standards.Clearing obstacles, following up on tasks, holding project team members accountable, and escalating issues, as required.Managing risks/issues/impediments lists and proactively resolve issues.Oversight of schedules, milestones, and deliverables.Establishing stand-up, routine meeting, and Steering Committee cadences.Driving broad stakeholder engagement and communications.Assistance with oversight of 3rd party suppliers that are engaged on projects.Consultation with other team members regarding project management standards and activities.Driving business process analysis and requirements gathering with business unit subject-matter-experts and product ownersTranslating requirements into actionable development/enhancement/user story incrementsJob Requirements4+ years' experience as a project manager, supporting both application development and infrastructure initiatives.Strong project management experience implementing and supporting financial systems, investment operations platforms, or portfolio accounting systemsExperience leading system implementations, platform integrations, and operational process improvement initiatives within investment management environmentsExperience with data integration, reconciliation, workflow automation, enterprise data workflows, reporting/data warehouse solutions, and API-enabled platformsFamiliarity with alternative investments, portfolio accounting, investment reporting, and/or financial data management processesThorough understanding of, and experience implementing, various project management methodologies, including iterative development, Agile/Scrum, and structured approaches.A strong knowledge and demonstrated skilled use of various project, workspace, and collaboration tools, including: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Agile Studio, Asana, SharePoint/OneDrive, Box.comExperience establishing, documenting and maintaining process information.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to create and deliver technical presentations to technical and non-technical staff, and communicating with executive and operational management.Gain a good understanding of the organization's business goals and objectives.PreferredExperience in financial services, wealth management and regulated environmentsExperience with Addepar, Canoe Intelligence, or similar investment data, reporting, portfolio management, or operational workflow platformsFamiliarity with alternative investment operations, document management, and data ingestion workflowsCertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP)Prince IIAgile Certified Practitioner (ACP)Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM)EducationBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology/Systems or similar fieldMaster's degree preferredPersonal AttributesHighly self-motivated and self-directed.Strong customer- and client-service orientation.Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.Flexibility to reprioritize and execute tasks in a changing environment.Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedures.Ability to present ideas and solutions in a collegial and collaborative way.Keen attention to detail.Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Drives stakeholders to consensus.MD Salary: $130,000-$160,000. Commensurate with experience and location.
Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.BenefitsAt Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.MedicalDentalVisionWellness program participation incentiveFinancial wellness programFitness event fee reimbursementGym membership discountsColleague Assistance ProgramTelemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)Adoption BenefitsDaycare late pick-up fee reimbursementBasic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceVoluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceShort Term DisabilityPaid parental leaveGroup Long Term DisabilityPet Insurance401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.