AI Project Manager

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Job description

Genesis10 is currently seeking an AI Project Manager with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12 + month contract position.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate routines to support delivery of large programs, such as kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, and tollgates

Broaden relationships with business and technology leaders across multiple organizations, as well as Compliance and Risk

Establish target outcomes in partnership with stakeholders and leaders

Track success metrics and provides status updates to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to the target outcomes, delivery, performance, risks, issues, and schedule

Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements

Manage program financials and supports resource planning

Ensure adherence with Enterprise Change Management standards

Ensure project delivers value & adheres to scope, schedule & budget

Work with business sponsors & stakeholders to articulate expected outcomes, establish metrics for measuring success, and report on team deliverables & generated returns

Create a project plan containing all deliverables, dependencies & risks across all teams engaged in the program

Track & report progress

Ensure project team has the necessary resources required for success

Identify issues / risks that arise and work with relevant parties to resolve issues / mitigate risks to minimize impact

Track change requests, capture and communicate impact

Facilitate communication between delivery teams and business stakeholders

Host periodic status tracking meetings with team & status reporting with stakeholders

Document project status, and produce periodic reports for board, compliance and regulatory update

Enforce client policies, and standards for structuring, executing & reporting on releases and projects

Initiate and drive to completion Permit to Operate

Ensure end-to-end lifecycle compliance of the client's standard change management processes

Produce required materials for risk & regulatory communication

Requirements:

Deep project & budget management experience

Experience as a project manager for cross team software development initiatives (at least $5M/year) working with agile development methodology

Familiarity in latest AI/Client platform capabilities with solid understanding of inter-system dependencies

Proven ability to operate across multiple organizations, disciplines, locations, and time zones

Meticulous & highly organized

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated, self-managed with strong sense of ownership and accountability

Collaborative high-integrity team player with a focus on delivery

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audience (business stakeholders, developer & support teams)

Skilled at negotiation, setting expectations and delivering difficult messages effectively

Strong relationship management and networking skills

Ability to handle pressure & conflict

Adaptable to shifting & competing priorities

Skilled at delegating, mentoring and team management

Management & regulatory reporting experience

Proficiency in project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence

Desired skills:

Software implementation experience, in particular, multi-tier, micro-services platforms

Familiarity with Bank Change Management processes & tools (CECE, GCP AR, Release Manager, PPRT, etc.)

Project management certification e.g. Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), and Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar

8+ years in similar roles

5+ years managing cross-team initiatives of $5m/year or more

3+ years in the financial industry with exposure to Global Markets (Sales & Trading)

Higher education in IT field or relevant previous work experience

Pay Range: $74.51 - $82.51

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

" Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.

" The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

" Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)

" Behavioral Health Platform

" Medical, Dental, Vision

" Health Savings Account

" Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

" Voluntary Term Life Insurance

" 401K

" Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

" Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

" Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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