Change Management Project Manager

Change Management Project Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Change Management Project Manager for an opportunity in Boston, MA 02210

Position Title: Change Management Project Manager

Location: Boston, MA 02210

Anticipated Start Date: 03/13/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: CONTRACT, Hybrid

Pay Range: $65.00 - $75.00 Per Hour

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• Change Management
• Project Management
• Financial Services Industry experience
• Knowledge of Custody operations

Job Description:

The Change Management Project Manager manages medium to large projects and/or segments of larger, more complex projects through the project development life cycle. Projects may cross divisions and impact various lines of business. The Project Manager will work closely with sponsors and Systems counterparts to define the project scope, develop the project plan, and manage the project budget. S/he is responsible for the execution of project tasks, mitigation of project risks, resolution of issues, and management of resources to successfully meet project goals and deliverables. S/he will lead a team of subject matter experts, analysts, and other participants to ensure successful project execution in accordance with best practices and standards. The Project Manager provides project updates and communicates effectively to project sponsors and stakeholders. S/he provides coaching and performance feedback for project team members.

Project Management

• Lead the project team and various business units in defining scope, planning, budgeting, and control all project tasks, resources, and deliverables.
• Apply strong project management standards and best practices to ensure the successful execution of projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget.
• Ensure that all project members adhere to strong project execution methodology standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that all participants understand the objectives of the project and work together toward a common goal.
• Demonstrate independent thinking and creative solutioning to overcome obstacles and issues during project execution.
• Review business cases, business requirements, functional specifications, and implementation plans.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to project members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Lead project team towards predetermined goals by tracking and resolving business issues throughout the life of the project.
• Identify and manage business and analyst resources to successfully execute the project plan.
• Ensure thorough testing of all system changes, including user acceptance testing, regression testing, client testing, and parallel/pilot testing as required.
• Prepare and present Change Oversight materials.
• Liaison with the project team, and management. Systems and users to keep them informed of the project progress. Create project dashboards and reports.
• Assist the Program Manager in providing project and portfolio status reporting and analysis to senior leadership.

Client Experience

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the project sponsor's division and product, operating platform, business strategy, vision, and priorities by achieving project goals and delivering desired results.
• Manage the scope of the project to minimize scope "creep." Understand the changing business needs and how it impacts the overall project and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate and negotiate project goals across the division leaders and systems
• Deliver well-thought-out recommendations to Stakeholders, Steering Committees, and Project Sponsors; implement action plans to achieve required results.
• Provide an enhanced client experience by anticipating client needs related to the project by initiating and recommending actions that will lead to the successful completion of the project
• Actively manage stakeholder expectations. Provide consistent updates, address, and resolve problems directly with stakeholders in order to manage their delivery expectations.
• Oversee the creation of product announcements and modification of client demonstration materials as needed.

Analysis

• Lead business analysis to determine how changing business needs will affect the system or product; clearly articulate the business need and potential solutions with the support of insightful analysis and documented evidence.
• Ensure best practices are being applied across all phases of the project.
• Ensure the project meets ROI by tracking project costs and benefits.
• Assist in the resolution of the critical issues that may derail a project and provide solutions.
• Participate in post-project reviews and document lessons learned in People Management.
• Coach and mentor Business Analysts who may or may not be direct reports; provide feedback for performance reviews and development plans.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years related work experience. Financial Services Industry experience and knowledge of Custody operations are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques including business case development, ROI analysis, planning, and issues management.
• Takes ownership and follows through on tasks; drives decisions; results-oriented, Flexible, and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, Problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all audiences.
• Negotiation and mediation skills Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership skills Knowledge of general regulatory environment and industry standards.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies/delivery approach

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Change Management, Project Management, Financial Services Industry, Custody operations

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235115 when responding to this ad.

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