Project Manager- Operations Change

Job description

Job Reference: 9294

Is your idea of the “big picture” more of a massive billboard than a framed 8 x 10 photo? We’re seeking a Project Manager- Operations Change who is ready to take control of large-scale programs and applications for one of our clients in Denver, CO.



Here’s the thing – large companies have a distinct need for help with their massive technology functions. Whether it’s SAP, a Java application, or SharePoint, these businesses require talent who can keep them up and running smoothly. If you have the breadth of knowledge it takes to work at the enterprise level, our client’s opening is waiting.



HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As PM you will be primarily responsible for the management and delivery of:

• Funded initiatives and BAU change; running projects on a Waterfall or Agile basis as required


• Validated business requirements, including workflow design, from assigned BA (but with the ability, attitude and aptitude to perform this BA work yourself)


• Work with IT developers to design solutions and implement change


• Working with BA:


• Facilitate required workshops/meetings and obtain sign-off of acceptance criteria


• Produce quality test plans and manage all aspects of system and user testing


• Liaise with the wider technology teams to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues


• Road-map delivery and RAID management


• Produce quality test plans and oversee all aspects of system and user testing


• Take responsibility for changes assigned to you, including facilitating the required meetings, obtaining sign off for acceptance criteria and managing to implementation


• Manage risks and issues effectively with timely escalation to the Product Owner / Project Steering Committee


• Manage & support BA resources as required


• Carry out additional duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS JOB

• Have a proven track record in project delivery with strong understanding of project methodologies


• Have a strong understanding of financial products used in Asset Management


• Have a strong understanding of Investment Operations & Fund Operations and associated end to end processes and interdependencies


• Excellent understanding of Investment Operations (middle office) & Fund Operations (back office)


• Excellent understanding of project & change delivery within the asset management sector


• Wide experience of project management across a number of different systems and/or teams


• Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies


• High level of technical skill in use of project management techniques, methodologies and artefacts to support agile software development


• Experience of working in a global environment managing stakeholders across the globe


• Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.


• Ability to analyze high-level requirements and translate these to overall detailed system-level design to be used for architectural design, cost / benefit analysis, and solution development.


• Understanding and documenting processes using Visio


• Constructively present solutions but also challenge, as required, to ensure business requirements lead to structured and effective delivery

PREFERRED

• Experience of Front Office processes in an outsourced environment, particularly how these align to Investment & Fund Operations


• Experience of working in a middle and back office outsourced environment

ABOUT BRIDGEVIEW IT

Do you remember when the first YouTube video was uploaded in 2005? We don’t, because we were too busy creating the best technology placement firm in the country. Back then, we saw how extreme the demand was for technologists. Companies needed help finding them, and technologists needed help sifting through the noise. That’s our specialty.



You have a valuable set of skills, and it’s our job to make sure you get connected with the roles, companies, and career paths that help you realize your full potential. We don’t just forward you random job descriptions; we build a real relationship to get you wherever it is you want to go. We might be based in Denver, clearly the best city on earth, but we are connected to opportunities across America that will both challenge and fulfill you. Let’s do this. Apply for the above role, or sign up for job alerts at https://bridgeviewit.com/jobalerts.  



BENEFITS

• Medical: Provided by Aetna


• Dental: Provided by Aetna


• Vision: Provided by VSP


• 401K: Provided by Voya Financial – 4% match, 100% vested from start 


• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability


• ADP TotalChoice: Voluntary Benefits managed by Mercer, such as the following: Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Auto Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Homeowners/Renters Insurance, Pet Care Coverage & Pet Insurance


• Employee Perks, ADP Personal Discounts: great discounts through thousands of vendors (Nike, Target, Home Depot, etc.)

STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY

We are unable to sponsor H1B candidates at this time.  Those authorized to work in the US without restriction are encouraged to apply. BridgeView IT is an equal opportunity employer.