Credit Card Project Manager

job summary:
Looking for a credit card project manager for a six month long contracts to start with possible conversions to FTE of our client.

This role is for one or our best financial clients with offices in NYC, Southern New Jersey, Southern Maine and South Carolina.

Candidates can work remotely but will need to work EST hours and commit to coming onsite in southern NJ once a quarter.

No west coast contractors for this role

 
location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $70.00 - 79.97 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required
 
responsibilities:
CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:

Degree/Certifications Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field

Years of experience: 5-7yrs*

Reason for request/why opened: increased workloads, need more people

Project Scope:

Candidate will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of credit card projects working closing with Business and Technology partners.

"Plan, manage and deliver distinct projects through all specific phases, in alignment with business and / or enterprise strategies. Provide leadership, direction and coaching to teams(s) while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple Lines of Business (LoB).

CUSTOMER:

Engages executive sponsor to ensure active participation on project initiatives

Engages appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business

Establishes effective project oversight and other governance bodies, and engages the correct levels to support the direction for the project

Provides on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner

Responds to inquiries and escalates concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)

Provides advice and guidance to business partners and project team as required regarding best practices in project management Applies Organizational Change Management principles and practices in order to effectively manage the people side of change (e.g., stakeholder analysis, business process management, people readiness, sustainment planning, etc.)

Communicates project summary, status, financials, etc. to appropriate high-level executives at the Bank

Collaborates with the appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery

Assesses and ensures that customer experience / stakeholder implications are appropriately managed

Builds consensus and relationships with project team and business Leads the project team, stakeholders and key project deliverables

SHAREHOLDER:

Delivers and owns project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives

Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e., risk related to technology, change management, procurement, business process management, requirements management)

Adheres to enterprise project gating and governance controls to ensure that projects meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and conforms to appropriate methodology

Creates detailed project status reports and presents key highlights and related implications for business partners & leaders Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for assigned projects

Abides by enterprise project methodology and recognized project management processes, ensuring discipline and controls are consistently applied to all projects

May take accountability as a SME for business-specific methodology and processes on the project (i.e., Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), HR process, vendor management, etc.)

Ensures production of necessary project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor and involved Stakeholders Investigates and where necessary escalates all project issues to support effective resolution

Oversees the scope during the course of the project and collaboratively adjusts scope where necessary ensuring adherence to established project change management processes

Monitors project health continuously and engages management as required if project health changes

Develops innovative approaches to create solutions to resolve problems and significant issues within the project's mandate Identifies all project dependencies and risks, ensuring that they are effectively managed

Effectively builds momentum among team and stakeholders and drives project(s) forward

Executes project management deliverables within budget and as per the approved project plan, working with business partners to develop the content of those deliverables

Develops, monitors and tracks project plans throughout project lifecycle

Monitors and controls the work related to each deliverable

Demonstrates ability to lead a work stream on a large project

Champions project governance and processes

Owns the accurate reporting of project financials (i.e., data quality) in the bank's enterprise reporting system

Generates cost estimates and provides general financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools, templates, established estimating models, best practices, stakeholders and processes for assigned project

Accurately forecasts and manages assigned budget and provides monthly financial reporting for projects, in alignment with Finance standards Assists with overall program and / or portfolio financial reporting by providing input into the process

Facilitates financial planning process as part of project planning and scoping for projects

Provides project reporting, including technology spend, and ad-hoc analysis and presents issues requiring attention by senior management.

Escalates issues, as required Identifies discrepancies between financial forecasts and actuals and escalates material discrepancies and adjusts scope, schedule or budget as appropriate

Manages resource and capacity management process for assigned projects

Ensures the project benefits realization process is followed throughout the life of the project Supports vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery Works in close partnership with Finance and key stakeholders for monthly reporting requirements (i.e., Finance, Status, Issues Management)

Ensure the project spending approval policy is followed

Closes project spending accounts upon project closure

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

PMI or PMP certification preferred.

5-7 years experience required."

MUST HAVE:

Project Management experience - 5 years

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify issues, risks, and solutions

Attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and manage ones time

strong MS Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word, and Visio skills

strong planning and organizational skills

Experience supporting Project Manager with collaboration and forecasting projects

Experience with Agile and Waterfall

NICE TO HAVE

Banking and credit card experience

Knowledge of Clarity

PMP Certification

Skills needed for submittals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Yes or no

Has this candidate worked as a former client Contractor via SOW? Yes or no

Has your candidate worked at our as a Full Time employee? Yes or no

Ability to work independently and manage ones time- Yes or no

Attention to detail and interpersonal skills- Yes or no

Experience supporting Project Manager with collaboration and forecasting projects- Yes or no

Experience with Agile and Waterfall- Yes or no

Project Management experience- years

strong MS Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word, and Visio skills- Yes or no

strong planning and organizational skills- Yes or no

strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify issues, risks, and solutions- Yes or no

Any upcoming vacation plans? - Yes or no

Exp. with Clarity- Yes or no

Is this candidate required to give notice - - Yes or no

PMP certification- Yes or no

Banking and credit card experience- years for both

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: No Degree Required

 
skills:

Project Management (6 years of experience is required)

credit cards (3 years of experience is required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).



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