Business PMO
Aquent
New York, NY
Job Description:
One of our key financial institution clients is looking for a skilled program manager to support the digital acquisition programs within their marketing organization. This team provides centralized execution capabilities to US Consumer Bank and all of its lines of business and is an engine of transformation for the marketing organization. We are looking for a project manager who has experience managing complex engagements and can collaborate across cross-functional internal and external teams to deliver 6 workstreams that will develop documentation, tools, and processes, to prevent operational breaks. The goal of this team is to deliver these six workstreams to ensure operational soundness and effectiveness in our marketing execution and support strategic priorities for the organization. This role will support efforts and projects related to the transformation of our marketing infrastructure with Pega CDH (Customer Decision Hub) and Pega Operations Manager, and drive process and technical solutions.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days on-site per week in NYC or Dallas!
The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $52 to $58an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
All About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager who has an execution-oriented client facing competency that applies proven, accredited change skills and domain experience and able to partner with our clients to help them drive measurable value by:
Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently
Successfully implementing complex technology assets and delivering the most challenging transformation programs
to create the new business as usual
Strengthening client’s internal skills, knowledge and experience in critical areas
Transforming client processes and optimizing their management practices
As a Project Management Consultant you will manage multiple projects within our client ecosystem providing efficient and effective coordination of a complex range of activities by clearly defining project team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities that are aligned with the delivery of the expected benefits. You will also ensure effective identification of risks and pro-active solutioning to mitigate risks and impact on timelines.
All About You
• Experience in delivery of technology and digital change initiatives, experience with Pega CDH preferred
• Experience in delivery of large, complex projects / programs of diverse size in a cross-functional, multicultural environment
• Formally trained in a range of project management and change management methodologies and techniques; accredited in one or more recognized PM/PMO/ Change/Service management methodologies is an advantage
• Able to plan and manage a multi-workstream program from inception to delivery providing support, direction and / or technical expertise to the project team across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Develop strong presence in the client organization extending beyond the immediate boundaries of the program
• Bring interesting & relevant industry perspectives, insights and ideas to key stakeholders in the client organization
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Able to define scope, timelines and budgets in a clear, concise language in writing and verbally. Able to report on issues, risks, progress, timelines etc. accurately and summarize effectively offering analysis, options and credible solutions
• Able to handle multiple priorities, work independently, think laterally and manage multiple issues under the pressure of conflicting constraints and limited resources. Perform and articulate cost / benefit / risk analysis
• Able to lead, motivate and develop a team of professionals
All About Your Education & Skills
• Experience with Pega CDH preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• Professional accreditation such as Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable
• Exposure specifically in payments and / or retail banking or merchants preferred; prior experience with Financial Services is preferred
• Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in building relationships
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required, knowledge of Project Management tools preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Advanced degree or MBA preferred
Professional accreditation such as Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable
Exposure specifically in payments and / or retail banking or merchants preferred; prior experience with Financial
Services is preferred
Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in building relationships
Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required, knowledge of Project Management tools preferred
Experience with Aprimo preferred
Client Description:
Client Description:
Freelancing long-term with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You're paid weekly
– Subsidized health and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Paid Sick Leave for all US and Canada talent
– Access to Fidelity 401(k) with company match
– Access to FSA Program (pre-tax payment toward bus or train passes, etc.)
– Direct deposit for your paycheck
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent's Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you're happy and progressing according to your expectations (we're also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you're close to wrapping up)
Other Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Advanced degree or MBA preferred
Professional accreditation such as Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable
Exposure specifically in payments and / or retail banking or merchants preferred; prior experience with Financial
Services is preferred
Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in building relationships
Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required, knowledge of Project Management tools preferred