Job Description

THE ROLEThe Project Manager must be capable of working within all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through to closure, and within initiatives that deliver change to one group as well as changes that deliver across the entire organisation. The Project Manager must have excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and lead a project team, without direct authority, relying on their ability to influence others to drive results. Following the Eastspring Investments Project Lifecycle, the Project Manager is primarily responsible for delivering business outcomes on time and to budget.A Project Manager will typically work on multiple initiatives or workstreams, and must be capable of leading both complex business and technology initiatives. The Project Manager may be supported by Business Analysts within individual initiatives / workstreams and is supported by the Head of Transformation.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESProject Initiation and Planning: Takes full responsibility for the completion of the initial definition of the project, including defining scope, expected timelines and identification of project sponsor. Ensures that the appropriate Program Management Office Project & Change Management Frameworks are integrated into the project planning. Completes full analysis of the project to ensure that all Eastspring Investments governance framework is embedded within the project & strictly adhered.to. Setting and communicating realistic project deliverables & budget with project sponsors. Effective project stakeholder management. Ensuring that appropriate resource planning is undertaken at the start of each initiative.Project Execution: Ensuring that appropriate project resources are involved in the initiatives, including technology, business unit and project resources. Active & accurate communication as per the Communications Framework to ensure all stakeholders are kept updated, allowing for timely interventions / mitigations as required. Ability to "roll up the sleeves" and assist other members in the project as and when required. Leading the change through all stages from requirement gathering to implementation.Project Control & Reporting: Effective tracking of detailed tasks in the plan via established task reporting processes and input from task owners Effective issue and risk management Management of dependencies / constraints with other releases / initiatives Regular Project Status Reports to key stakeholders. Governance adherence highlighting issues, risks and status against key milestones. Steering Committee meetings with key stakeholders. Provide regular written status updates to all stakeholders. Ensure all project documentation are signed-off by the business and respective stakeholders as well as institutionalized and are of auditable standards.CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES Dynamic individual who is able to navigate the organisation successfully with excellent influencing and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to resolve issues in a manner that build trusts, delivers successful project outcomes and drives the organisation's strategic agenda. High energy, drive with strong change management experience. Has over 10 years of experience working as a Project Manager within either fund management or capital markets. This experience could have been gained as an employee of the financial institution or as a consultant working on assignment. Attention to detail, persistence to complete tasks and resolve issues & risks. Pro-active / takes initiative. Has experience of working across / covering multiple jurisdictions Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within cost against a recognized project management methodology. Experience in Change Management and Target Operating Model Re-engineering. Experience in Asset Management Solution Delivery and/or BlackRock Aladdin solution knowledge and product skills an advantage Strong Business knowledge of 1 or more of the following business areas: Distribution, Investments, Finance and Risk (incldg Legal & Compliance) Understanding of ESG and implementation of ESG within an Asset Management companyEDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS Educated to a bachelor degree level. Project Management Certified (PMP), Prince 2 etc)
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