As an Associate, Strategic Execution Project Manager within the Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB) Chief Data Office (CDO), you will play a key role in supporting transformation and advancing business priorities. You will help coordinate and execute projects, support business activities, and build strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and senior management. Collaborating closely with teams across Business Controls, Technology, Operations, Firmwide partners, and Business Management, you will contribute to successful project outcomes and support the success of our initiatives.
The CDO is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant data to our internal clients, empowering them to fully leverage its potential. Our Strategic Execution team ensures consistency and standardization by providing comprehensive project management and reporting capabilities. Apply your technical knowledge to support cutting-edge projects, contributing to growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. Your analytical reasoning, adaptability, and effective communication skills will enable you to navigate ambiguity, align technology initiatives with business goals, and support decision-making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines across Agile and traditional methodologies.
- Support effective resource allocation and day-to-day management to maximize project efficiency.
- Monitor project progress, adjust plans as needed, and provide regular status updates to ensure timely delivery, scope adherence, and alignment with business goals.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; address roadblocks and implement strategies to minimize impact.
- Facilitate resolution of key issues and risks, escalating when appropriate to maintain momentum and outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and business) to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop and deliver clear project communications to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and aligned.
- Support operational and business change readiness by defining and documenting new operating models.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Champion adoption of Agile practices and technical solutions, fostering continuous learning and innovation.
- Support project working forums and steering forums, using analytical reasoning to assess performance and drive data-informed optimizations.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 2+ years of experience in technical program management, supporting technology projects and programs in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Working proficiency in stakeholder management, with experience establishing productive relationships and contributing to mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Technical familiarity, including awareness of vendor products and supporting vendor relations, with the ability to communicate technical processes simply.
- Exposure to project lifecycle management, including supporting decision-makers and adapting to evolving business needs.
- Working knowledge of analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down objectives into manageable tasks.
- Effective communicator with solid visualization, written, and verbal communication skills, including working PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent tasks to completion.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving business problems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, often under tight deadlines.
- Working knowledge of planning and tracking tools such as Monday.com, MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.
- Familiarity with AI tools, including LLM Suite and Microsoft Copilot, to help create project management artefacts and deliverables.
- Data-driven mindset with developing analytical skills and the ability to communicate impact using data.
- Ability to think laterally and convey an understanding of the big picture.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience in data management and/or data governance, regulatory initiatives.
- Experience in an investment banking Regulatory, Compliance or Data team.