Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Description 

The Compliance Project Management Program Office is focused on enhancing the quality of integrated Global ComplianceControl data and operating platforms across all products and regions. Reporting to the Head of the Project Management Office, the Compliance Sr Project Manager will provide support for program planning, execution, tracking, communications and reporting for multiple high priority cross-functional projects aligned with the Compliance Strategic Data Roadmap initiative.
This seasoned professional is expected to utilize a deep understanding of Citi's organization, infrastructure, policies and business strategy to facilitate the implementation of enterprise-wide data governance policies, strategies and practices. The Project Manager will lead process/platform re-engineering and data quality analyses on multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, with responsibilities comprised of the following components:
Business
Coordinate with global cross-functional teams to define a PMO framework that identifies, prioritizes and facilitates execution of potential enhancements to Compliance data and operating platforms
Collaborate with knowledgeable and demanding stakeholders to establish project plans for major initiatives and drive efforts to a successful conclusion
Coordinate with technology and other functional teams to deliver consistent and efficient process/platform enhancements, providing hands-on support and issue escalation as needed
Assist with budget and resource requirements for key projects by partnering with project managers to understand scope of effort, deliverables, and project plans
Assist with maintaining coherent and concise communications detailing the scope, progress and results of initiatives underway
Understanding of AML business
Project Management
-Assess creation and signoff of Project plan and charter, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central Project issue log
-Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
-Oversee Project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents
-Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand the project schedule and key milestones
-Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives
-Ensure all areas of the project are appropriately staffed
-Monitor project commitment from those assigning resources
-Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate
-Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants
-Create the project risk management plan
-Applies/demonstrates advanced understanding of area supported.
-Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
-Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
-Directly affects the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
-Persuades and influences others through developed communication and diplomacy skills with colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.

Qualifications 

-The successful candidate will have experience interacting with knowledgeable and demanding audiences at all levels of management.
-The incumbent is expected to demonstrate flexibility, versatility and an ability to shepherd multiple concurrent priorities to completion without significant guidance.
-Demonstrable success in coordinating large-scale projects involving geographically and functionally diverse stakeholders is required and prior exposure to data management and/or data quality initiatives would be beneficial.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to succinctly convey information to senior management are expected.
 -A minimum of 10 + years experience with technology and/or project management related responsibilities in a financial services institution is required and project manager certification is a plus.