Snr Project Manager - Sydney, Australia - Lanson Partners

    Lanson Partners
    Lanson Partners Sydney, Australia

    Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    • $220,000 - $250,000
    • New created transformation, exceptional leadership team
    • Financial Markets / Institutional Banking Experience Essential

    Senior Project Manager - Financial Markets
    WFH - 3 days per week in the office
    Business Transformation with a large technology component

    Company Overview:
    My client is a leading financial services firm committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With a strong focus on financial markets, they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager/Program Manager to join a newly formed and dynamic team.

    Position Overview:
    As a senior delivery professional, you'll have extensive experience working on large-scale technology programs, with extensive experience across Financial Markets products. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing a key program from start to finish with highly critical delivery timescales. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, with proven project management skills to ensure successful project delivery. Experience working on large technology programs is essential to effectively manage the integration and implementation of the solution.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
    • Lead and manage complex projects related to financial markets products and large technology programs. Experience in Futures products or Fixed income would be highly desirable.
    • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure timely and within-scope delivery of projects.
    • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
    • Coordinate with technology teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of technology solutions in alignment with project objectives.
    • Monitor and report project progress to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practices in project management methodologies within the team.
    • Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members to build a high-performing project management team.


    Qualifications/Experience:

    • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on financial markets, futures, fixed-income products, and large technology programs.
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. MBA or relevant professional certifications (PMP, CFA) are a plus.
    • Experience working in an agile environment (Jira, Confluence).
    • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
    • Experience working be able to translate large technology programs, including system integrations, software implementations, and technology transformations, into the business.
    • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

    We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the high volume of applications, only those shortlisted for the position will be contacted directly.

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