Senior Project Manager

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Reporting to the Europe Portfolio Manager, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Large to moderately complex projects for a defined segment of strategic initiatives from project definition and intake to transition to full operational support.  

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a Senior Project Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost

•  Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member's roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project

•  Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective

•  Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures.

•  Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes.

•  Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

•  Continual identification, qualification and tracking of risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status.

•  Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required.

•  Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements.

•  Responsible for the smooth transition through each phase of the Project and proper communication between the various responsible groups setting clear expectations and holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities on the program and within the various projects

•  Serve as the primary interface with stakeholders and the project sponsor to ensure objectives and customer-focused requirements are defined and aligned with company directions.

•  Educates team members in project management principles, methods, processes and tools.

•  Keeps up-to-date and educated in skills related to all project management and ensures this information is disseminated throughout the process.

•  Responsible for ensuring the project team utilizes defined methods, tools and standards, processes and procedures

•  Strong communication skills, ability to synthetize and adjust level of reporting details according to recipient

•  Negotiation skills

Required Experience:

• 5 years' experience in project or program management

• Advanced French communication skills

• Experience assisting project management teams with identification of action items, tasks and activities and tracking progress

• Experience at defining, implementing and leading projects utilizing industry best practice (PMI, Agile)

• Experience developing project budgets based on the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra