Description of Role (brief narrative):
This contract position will be responsible for leading a hot-site project through the project lifecycle: solutions design, project approval, implementation, testing and closure. Requirements have been obtained and the next steps involve:
. Assisting the Procurement Department with the creation of, and providing support for, the Request For Proposal (RFP)
. Working with internal IT Managers, review requirements and identify Work Break-down Schedules (WBS) necessary to support the initiative
. Working with the appropriate internal / external parties to prepare the necessary documentation to create executive level project approval documents including timelines, costs, risks, etc
. Implementing the approved solutions by working with internal resources, vendor resources and cross functional / geographic teams
. Coordinating tests for all business and technology groups in order to ensure the delivered solutions meet business requirements
. Documenting test results and ensuring action items are assigned to, and resolved by, the appropriate parties
. Utilizing internal Project Management and Business Continuity tools to ensure documentation is aligned with Enterprise Standards
Specific Skills Required (Functional/Technical/Other):
Required
Very strong project management skills needed to ensure the appropriate level of follow up is adhered to and project tasks are completed on schedule
Excellent communication (verbal / written) and strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflicts with competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and must be able to function independently as well as part of an effective team
Extensive experience with Microsoft Project, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and Visio
5 years of financial industry related experience
Business Analyst project experience
1-2 years experience with business process analysis, project management and/or audit processes
Strongly Desired
Knowledge of the Broker Dealer business environment
Experience with large real estate projects, including technology set up
Fundamental knowledge of Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery
Fundamental awareness of Technology groups (Unix, PC/Lan, DBAs, Data Security)
Special Notes (travel requirements, etc):
Some overnight travel may be required
Candidate will have dual responsibilities of Project Management and Business Analysis, specifically:
. Prepare and / or manage the overall project schedule, change control process, ongoing budget, necessary documentation (project related, BCP related, etc)
. Work with BCM team to coordinate (or support the coordination of) testing plans between IT and Business Units
. Coach, lead and motivate project team members
. Negotiate for, and matrix manage, the resources and relationships needed to resolve conflicts in order to ensure deliverables are either completed on time or the appropriate mitigating strategies are implemented
. Prepare and manage the communication plan including regular (and ad hoc) reporting on the status, risks and action items for all levels of members within project teams
. Prepare all transition documents at project completion
. Liaise with Business Units, Technology Managers and other teams (BCM, Vendors, Corporate Services, etc) to ensure all tasks and activities are completed
. Assist with or support the creation of Service Level Agreements between external / internal and vendor resources
. Schedule any meetings needed to ensure constituents complete their deliverables
. Coordinate the resources needed to execute the testing plans
. Assist departments in all phases of business unit testing activities
. Review, and provide input on, Vendor contracts for work area recovery space
. Tour alternate work area locations and participate in site selection process
Experience: Specific Skills Required (Functional/Technical/Other):
Required
Very strong project management skills needed to ensure the appropriate level of follow up is adhered to and project tasks are completed on schedule
Excellent communication (verbal / written) and strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflicts with competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and must be able to function independently as well as part of an effective team
Extensive experience with Microsoft Project, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and Visio
5 years of financial industry related experience
Business Analyst project experience
1-2 years experience with business process analysis, project management and/or audit processes
Strongly Desired
Knowledge of the Broker Dealer business environment
Experience with large real estate projects, including technology set up
Fundamental knowledge of Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery
Fundamental awareness of Technology groups (Unix, PC/Lan, DBAs, Data Security)
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