Manage and work with the project teams to represent a balanced view of all aspects of the delivery
Identifying requirements of the stakeholders, scoping projects, producing detailed plans, providing management information as defined by the key stakeholders and reporting the status to the Director, Accountable Executive and Sponsor
Obtaining authorizations/sign off/commitment to the project as required
Facilitate meetings as required. Record and document all meetings and communicate outputs in a timely manner.
Communicate any issues impacting the project to the wider project team and escalating to senior management as necessary
Establishing regular and structured communication with all members of the project
Sourcing and coordination of all resources involved to deliver programme of work
Ensuring that an appropriate structure and controls are in place for all projects in the portfolio as required
Identify and source cost effective solutions both internally and externally
Identify the synergies, gaps, issues and blockers in processes (as necessary) internally and between and any partnership company/third party provider
Acting as the main contact between internal and external clients with responsibility for managing these relationships, as appropriate and as agreed
High level portfolio reporting to the relevant governance forums including progress against milestones, budget, risks and issues.
Creating management information at executive and project level
Provide quality assurance for projects within the portfolio to ensure overall effectiveness and efficiency
Ensure that customer needs and requirements are adequately represented within the portfolio
From time to time you may be asked to undertake ad-hoc project management and consultancy to support portfolio of work within other change teams
Requirements:
Asset Management industry knowledge and experience. Relevant degree level or industry professional qualifications or equivalent experience
Experience of working on large and complex strategic change programmes in the financial services industry
Experience of regulatory initiatives desirable
Strong programme/project management skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
An understanding of scheduling using MS Project and basic risk management knowledge is desirable
Able to build strong relationships and to influence at all levels across the business
Credible at a senior executive level
Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative and to tight deadlines: must be able to handle, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks, issues, and problems, ensuring resolution
Able to provide solutions/options as issues arise and to present for a decision
Experience of developing business cases (in conjunction with business)
Able to work in a rapidly changing environment
Able to work at differing levels of detail, both big picture strategy concepts and complex day-to-day detailed issues
Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail with a focus on quality
Self-motivated with a proactive ‘can do’ approach and an analytical, enquiring mind with a willingness to learn
Experience of preparing papers and presenting at steering committee level desirable
Experience of preparing Board papers is desirable
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong customer service orientation
Commitment and professionalism
Flexible and willing to travel between offices globally