Project Director (fixed term contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Digital Wealth Platform, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including various workstreams, vendors, and internal IT resources.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Conduct regular status meetings with stakeholders to communicate progress, address challenges, and manage expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, implementing contingency plans as necessary.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, including performance reviews and mentorship.
• Monitor and report on the project's key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall success metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on technology implementation in the financial services sector.
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of wealth management processes and related technologies.

Desired Skills

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Exceptional project management skills, including proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong vendor management experience, with the ability to negotiate contracts and coordinate with external partners.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance issues in the financial services industry is a plus.