The director of Project Management plays a pivotal role in steering complex projects/programs in AWM Business that support achievement of business goals, delivering them on time and within budget. In this role, you will ensure that appropriately skilled resources are available for project commitments, whether internal or vendor provided, and ensure solutions are of high quality, cost effective and implemented in a sustainable manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; or equivalent work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications Preferred: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACI, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, ITIL and/or CMMI
• 7+ years successful project management experience delivering project/programs on time and within budget and quality expectations.
• Proven project/program leadership experience, including ability to build effective teams comprised of internal and vendor sourced resources.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships to ensure commitment and cooperation throughout project life cycle.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills. Strong organizational, process and project management skills.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical information in non-technical language to drive progress.
• Experience operating in a matrix environment or one where technical resources are obtained from a talent resource pool.
• Deep understanding of the technology products and services utilized within the financial services industry.
• Experience organizing, planning and executing business and technology projects from vision through implementation.

• Ability to lead people, provide support and clarity to PM Team: deliver people leadership to team of Project Managers in partnership with existing Director on team.
• Ability to prioritize work, resolve conflicts, provide escalation and resolution. Meet with Program Directors (1X weekly and as needed) and with VP of PM practice (1X weekly and as needed), Project Owners (as needed) to provide support or resolve concerns.
• Ability to provide strategic thought leadership on project estimation and methodology, process, resource assignments, change management and communications
• Responsibility for end-to-end ownership of AWM Projects/Programs that support achievement of business goals, delivering them on time and within budget.