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Fast Switch

Project Manager

Fast Switch, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119

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Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Contract Job #61263 Salary: $80.00 - $90.00 Our client is seeking a financial operations business analyst for a contract position located in Springfield Ma or Boston Ma. This job is hybrid and requires 3 days a week on site . Boston is preferred. Tues and Wed are core days, and you choose either Monday or Thursday

Please refrain from applying if: • You work through a company i.e. Corp to Corp; We will not work with agencies in any manner. We are only permitted to work with w2 employees that do not require sponsorship. • You do not truly fit the requires skills • You do not have at a minimum 6 years of professional experience in the US. • If you are not able to work hybrid 3 days a week in one of the two locations listed

The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced project manager to support the Corporate Finance and Enterprise Risk initiatives. In this role, you will report directly to the Portfolio Lead and be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards. The CFPMO PM process is designed to support the CFPMO's mission to increase the value impact of change efforts across corporate functions. As a Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project managers will partner and support project sponsors and portfolio lead in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.

The Team This portfolio oversees the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, and Investment Management as well as defines and owns project management standards across the company. The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Corporate Functions, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution.

As the Project Manager, you will:

Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution Determine project scope and manage scope execution Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process Develop high-level milestones during Discovery? and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning Based on complexity assessment and with guidance on each project, refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation The Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree? or equivalent experience and expertise 7+ years of project management experience? 1+ years of experience in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira? The Ideal Qualifications

7+ years of project management experience, 2+ within a PMO 3+ years of experience leading projects impacting core Investment Manager, Financial and Capital Market systems and business processes Proven success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope? Strong understanding of project management methodologies i.e. Agile or Waterfall? Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills