Senior IT Project Manager - Fidelity Resume Program

Overview

Making a decision to return to work can be exciting and scary all at the same time. We get it 100% - many of us at reacHIRE are returners, too!!  And, we believe meaningful relationships formed along the way back to work should be built on communication and trust. Which is why our team of Program Managers are here to listen to your unique story and help you take the best next steps toward your next opportunity. We are excited to partner with Fidelity Investments for a 6-month return-to-work program starting in May 2024.

If you are a professional returning to work after a 2 year career break or worked in part time or independent contractor roles, this could be the perfect opportunity! reacHIRE is invested in helping professionals return with confidence; providing the resources and support needed via Program Managers who will help guide and navigate the entire process alongside you. 

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing Returners, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Summary: 

You will lead large projects across Product Areas and Business Units and determine prioritization within the project and ensure effective delivery of project goals. You will align the project narrative to the business outcomes being achieved.

What You’ll Contribute Day-to-Day:

• Provide leadership with recommendations on new project methodologies and tools.
• Apply best fit for purpose methodology to project delivery whether it is Agile, Waterfall, or other strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document project scope, deliverables, outcomes and measures of those outcomes.
• Set and create a plan that allows for scope, budget, skills, quality, resiliency, stakeholder transparency. That allows for adaptation based on project learnings.
• Present project plans, track the progress of project team members, assessing and taking proper action to account for risk and lead meetings between teams and other stakeholders.
• Strive for continuous improvement and empower team members to do the same.
• Continually update stakeholders on project status, milestones, or risks.
• Build effective team relationships in order to increase alignment and accomplish goals.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Agile Project Management: Manages projects within Information Technology (IT) or other functions in a highly flexible and interactive manner, in line with best practice agile principles.
• IT Infrastructure Monitoring: Ensures the organization has the appropriate composition of hardware, software, network resources, and services to operate effectively.
• Principles of Information Technology: Understands and implements the principles of information technology.
• Project Management Tools and Solutions: Uses technology and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, ProofHub, Basecamp, and ClickUp) to plan and manage the full project lifecycle.
• Software Implementation: Implements application software within the organization to address a specific need or simplify certain tasks. Ensures the software is implemented correctly and users know how to use it.
• Vendor/ Supplier Selection: Requests vendors/suppliers to fulfil a business requirement that the organization has through Request for Proposals (RfPs). Assessing potential vendors/suppliers to the organization against a set of established criteria.

Transferable Skills: 

• Agile Decision Making: Makes swift and agile decisions, and is quick to act before the situation develops or spirals out of control. Uses sound judgment to make timely and effective decisions.
• Planning and Organizing: Sets clearly defined objectives. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed need and takes into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.
• Critical Thinking: Makes correct inferences on complex problems that require critical evaluation. Understands a situation or problem by identifying patterns or connections and addressing key underlying issues and drives decision making.
• Problem Solving: Leverages knowledge, previous experience, and skills to identify the crux of an issue and creates a workable solution to resolve problems. Understands verbal or numerical information and how to make reasoned decisions based on this analysis.
• Process Improvement: Develops and implements improved processes and procedures to increase efficiencies or to meet business requirements.
• Project Management: Manages projects from end to end including scoping, resource allocation and management, project planning, task assignment and tracking against project plan, assessing risks as well as project reporting. Ensures projects are delivered on time and under budget.
• Solution Oriented: Proactively identifies opportunities and takes action to drive improvements that add value to business outcomes. Optimally aligns and coordinates resources that allows the organization to achieve desired business objectives.
• Technical Credibility: Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skill in a specific technical, functional, or professional area. Expertise in a particular process, function, technology, machine, material, or type of equipment. Leverages this knowledge to solve specific problems. Acquires and applies new skills to remain up to date in their area of expertise.

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

We believe that diversity in background and experience will foster an engaging work environment for our employees. We recognize the value that employees’ differences can contribute to the forward-thinking and strong future of our company. This ultimately enables us to deliver better outcomes and support for our associates and customers. As a Business Analyst, you will drive outstanding business initiatives that improve the long-term value of the Firm. People who are phenomenal cultural fits demonstrate curiosity to learn, step up and take the lead, take ownership of their projects, and thrive by sharing knowledge.

About reacHIRE

reacHIRE is changing the trajectory for individuals in the workplace by partnering with forward-thinking companies. reacHIRE believes a career break shouldn't be a career breaker. At the end of the program, you may be eligible for full-time or extended contracting work, but it is not guaranteed. Either way, you’ll become part of the reacHIRE team, join with a cohort of fellow Returners, and we will provide 360-degree support via Aurora, along with a dedicated Program Manager to ensure your success every step of your journey back to work!

Our return-to-work program participants come from all walks of life, and so do we. At reacHIRE, the sum of our individual differences, life experiences, and self-expression is what makes us great. Be you and reach higher!

Please note:

• reacHIRE will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. For assistance with your application please contact: Sarah White at swhite@reachire.com.
• reacHIRE is unable to sponsor program participants for the duration of our return-to-work programs.

What’s great about working at Fidelity Investments?

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.