We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly
capable
IT Project Manager
at the
Associate level
to join the
Technology
Department
, supporting a high-performing North America-focused team within
a prestigious and globally recognized financial services organization.

This role requires
strong project execution capabilities
,
technical expertise
, and a solid understanding of
investment
management operations
. You will be responsible for the
end-to-end
delivery
of IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and
compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced,
international environment and will demonstrate outstanding leadership,
communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery

• 
  Manage the full project
  lifecycle in accordance with the organization’s project management
  methodology (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• 
  Define project scope,
  objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration with
  stakeholders.
• 
  Track progress, manage
  dependencies, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely delivery.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• 
  Engage and collaborate
  with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• 
  Lead cross-functional
  project teams, assigning responsibilities and facilitating coordination.
• 
  Communicate clearly
  across all levels, providing updates, reports, and strategic insights.

Strategic Project Execution

• 
  Manage a portfolio of
  technology projects, with a focus on application development, data
  analytics, infrastructure enhancements, and enterprise systems.
• 
  Contribute to the
  execution of transformation initiatives that improve internal capabilities
  and operational performance.
• 
  Identify risks, escalate
  issues, and implement mitigation strategies.

Budget, Procurement & Compliance

• 
  Prepare and manage
  project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial planning and approvals.
• 
  Lead procurement
  processes including RFP/RFQ drafting, vendor evaluation, and contract
  management.
• 
  Ensure compliance with
  procurement policies, data security, legal frameworks, and audit
  standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• 
  Maintain accurate and
  up-to-date project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, status
  reports, and lessons learned.
• 
  Deliver executive-level
  reporting and analytics to support decision-making.

Requirements

Education:

• 
  Bachelor’s degree in
  Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline (
  mandatory
  )
• 
  PMP certification
  (mandatory)
• 
  PMI-ACP or equivalent
  Agile certification
  (mandatory)

Experience:

• 
  10+ years
  of IT project
  management experience, ideally in financial services or investment
  management.
• 
  Strong experience
  managing both
  Waterfall and Agile/Scrum
  projects.
• 
  Demonstrated success in
  delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives within strict timelines
  and budgets.
• 
  Prior exposure to
  application development, enterprise systems, and data projects is
  essential.
• 
  Experience working with
  global teams and navigating time zone or regional coordination challenges.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• 
  Deep understanding of
  project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• 
  Solid technical
  grounding in enterprise applications, data platforms, software lifecycle,
  cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.
• 
  Knowledge of business
  continuity, disaster recovery, data protection regulations, and
  cybersecurity frameworks.
• 
  Experience in the implementation of Aladdin platform
• 
  Familiarity with
  budgeting tools and financial tracking in a technology project
  environment.

Soft Skills:

• 
  Exceptional stakeholder
  management and communication abilities.
• 
  High level of accuracy
  and attention to detail.
• 
  Strong organizational
  skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• 
  Confident decision-maker
  who leads with clarity and accountability.