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Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly capable IT Project Manager at the Associate level to join the Technology Department, supporting a high-performing North America-focused team within a prestigious and globally recognized financial services organization.

This role requires strong project execution capabilities, technical expertise, and a solid understanding of investment management operations. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and will demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with the organization’s project management methodology (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
  
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration with stakeholders.
  
• Track progress, manage dependencies, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely delivery.
  

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• Engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
  
• Lead cross-functional project teams, assigning responsibilities and facilitating coordination.
  
• Communicate clearly across all levels, providing updates, reports, and strategic insights.
  

Strategic Project Execution

• Manage a portfolio of technology projects, with a focus on application development, data analytics, infrastructure enhancements, and enterprise systems.
  
• Contribute to the execution of transformation initiatives that improve internal capabilities and operational performance.
  
• Identify risks, escalate issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
  

Budget, Procurement & Compliance

• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial planning and approvals.
  
• Lead procurement processes including RFP/RFQ drafting, vendor evaluation, and contract management.
  
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, data security, legal frameworks, and audit standards.
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, status reports, and lessons learned.
  
• Deliver executive-level reporting and analytics to support decision-making.