Senior Project Manager Charles River Migration Project - Myn : Job Details

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Charles River Migration ProjectDuration: Dec 2024Location: Edinburgh / HybridPay Rate: Competitive Via PAYE or Umbrella / Inside IR35Role Purpose:This role is responsible for E2E project management and delivery of the client on-boarding and change projects in Securities Services achieving the agreed scope, time, cost and quality outcomes for the client.The role provides for Project Management support within Europe, across Fund Administration, Transfer Agency, Middle Office, Global Custody and Trustee Services areas. The role will also include line management responsibilities for a team of Project Managers based in the same location.The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for the end to end management and delivery of ‘change’ for key Securities Services clients in Asset Owner & Management (“AO&M”) sector that sit within the Global Project Delivery team.Key Accountabilities:Manage the end to end on-boarding of Clients in accordance with the Project Governance, Methods, competencies and change management frameworksProject definition and business case development (scope, objectives, dependencies, Costs, assumptions, acceptance criteria, issues and risks) and approvalsProvide a single ‘change’ point of contact and coordination point for key clients and internal stakeholders to achieve project outcomesEnsure the integration of all business functions to enable operational/ business readiness in the delivery of the solutionDevelop and baseline a detailed project plan to support required deliverables, activities, resource allocations and project interdependenciesDevelop and implement the required project governance structures including Project Steering Committees, working groups, escalation and decision pathwaysManage overall resource forecasting and planning functionWork with related teams to identify resources including key competencies, resource allocation and phasingTrack the utilisation of resources in line with line/team managersDevelop work plans and ensure clear deliverables in place and deliveredEnsure resource forecasts are accurate and completeImplement project controls and reportingDevelop manage and report project budget and stage gate approvalsReport on actuals and forecast against plan and manage under/overruns and changes correctlyDevelop benefit realisation plan and coordinate reportingProduce, review and approval of project deliverables and documentation in line with methodologiesDefine effective business requirements and ensure signoff, aligned with SS standardDefine detailed testing activities and controlsImplement concise project reporting of decisions points, risks, issues, status and costsEnsure Clarity records are an accurate reflection of the status and stage gate of the projectUnderstanding of regulatory and compliance environment and requirementsControl, manage and report risks, issues dependencies and changes in scopeIdentify, analyse and mitigate dependencies, risks and issuesImplement the change control processes to manage internal and external scope changes and impactsIntegrate SS Business Strategies and operational design into actionable deliverables and change management activitiesWork with senior management and stakeholders to devise client review strategy to achieve optimization of client profile and profitability.Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:Profile of Candidate:Disciplined project management professional with >8 years’ experience in the management of multiple parallel projects (small – medium) and the application of robust governance standards, including management of costExperience in the delivery of projects utilising Agile techniques and understanding of product delivery in practiceExperience of leading teams, supporting team development, capability uplift and performance managementAble to demonstrate ability to build relationships with C-Suite/ Senior stakeholders and networks across the businessExperience managing external clients and stakeholder in including regulatorsExperience of benefits identification, modelling and management techniquesStrong business requirements management and testing awarenessA solid understanding of SDLC and business change techniques including the application of industry-standard methodologies, techniques, complex modelling, and scenario planning.Financial Services experience, ideally in a Fund Administration, Transfer Agency or Investment Management field, with a proven experience and understanding of a complex Operations environment including current mandatory regulationsProven ability to prioritise competing demandsStrong analytic and decision-making abilitiesMust be a team player and able to work with and through othersKnowledge & Experience / Qualification:least 8 -10 years relevant experience in change management or migration projects in securities / fund administration / fund middle office.graduate preferably in business administration, information technology or a similar disciplineknowledge of Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency and Middle Office Vendor product – MultiFonds, Markit EDM, XSP, etc. are definitely an advantagean in-depth knowledge of the securities market and the associated market infrastructure for Fund Administration, Fund Middle Office and Custody businessawareness of business, regulatory and technology change within investment management is essential.technical aptitude, including excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Excel macros