Senior Software Project Manager - Professional Services - ION Group
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
New YorkION Corporates – Project Management /Full-time /On-siteThe Role:This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic project management team at ION
As a senior project manager, you will oversee the execution and completion of information technology solutions projects in the professional services arena
Provides budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company personnel
Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections
Oversees performance of the delivery, installation and client acceptance of capitalized equipment, enterprise software systems, or system integration projects or engagements
Typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills
Serves as mediator to internal issues and conflicting priorities for members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing solutions to clients
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership of multi-disciplinary professionals in a project structure in the scoping/discovery workshop, design, configuration, testing, and production support of the ION solution for the client’s business needsProvide direct management of all ION resources assigned to project and act as personnel supervisor for HR issues during the assignmentServe as the client’s principal point of contact for project status, solution quality, scope control, issues, risks, billing, personnel management, and the ION solutionPresent to C-level executives for complex engagements and projectsManage project Profit and Loss, including effective project cost and revenue budgeting, analysis and forecastingManage project change controlPlan, lead, manage, and coordinate ION’s project tasks using Microsoft Project Plan, resources, deliverables, issues logs, risks logs, weekly timesheets, project expense reports, monthly invoices, and all other administrative documentation on an ongoing basisDetermine the optimal utilization of resources at a task and personnel levelKeep the client management and ION management informed daily regarding all project issues, risks, and delaysActively engage project stakeholders and manage client expectations regarding the delivery of the ION solutionActively coordinate the participation of client users through the client project manager to ensure project successProvide weekly project status reports to the client project manager, project steering committee, and ION management, including all information necessary to track the status of the project against the project planCoordinate and attend project and steering committee meetingsManage the release to client of software updates and license keysPrepare, present to client, and obtain signoff of Request for Support Services, acceptance documentation, and final project acceptanceMaximize chargeability on one or more client accounts simultaneouslyServe as mentors and role models for the consulting staffEnhance, publish, and train staff regarding implementation best practicesCoordinate and conduct employee performance appraisals for personnel assigned to projects throughout the calendar yearProvide sales support through project plan development, estimation, and document authoring for RFP/RFI responses, sales proposals, and Statements of Work to meet the client’s desired business requirementsTravel up to 50% of the time.Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:10+ years of project management software implementation, consulting, or systems integration Experience in the Energy, Commodities, Treasury, Banking or financial services industries preferredExcellent client-facing skills, experience presenting to C-level executives.Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work onsite at client locations as needed Proven leadership skills with teams of five or more professionalsPrior hands-on experience with structured project managementWillingness to travel, potentially up to 50% of time.Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field.Project Management Institute PMP certification preferredSalary Range: The estimated salary range is $175,000 - $200,000
Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.About ION:We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments
Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe,Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
As a senior project manager, you will oversee the execution and completion of information technology solutions projects in the professional services arena
Provides budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company personnel
Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections
Oversees performance of the delivery, installation and client acceptance of capitalized equipment, enterprise software systems, or system integration projects or engagements
Typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills
Serves as mediator to internal issues and conflicting priorities for members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing solutions to clients
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership of multi-disciplinary professionals in a project structure in the scoping/discovery workshop, design, configuration, testing, and production support of the ION solution for the client’s business needsProvide direct management of all ION resources assigned to project and act as personnel supervisor for HR issues during the assignmentServe as the client’s principal point of contact for project status, solution quality, scope control, issues, risks, billing, personnel management, and the ION solutionPresent to C-level executives for complex engagements and projectsManage project Profit and Loss, including effective project cost and revenue budgeting, analysis and forecastingManage project change controlPlan, lead, manage, and coordinate ION’s project tasks using Microsoft Project Plan, resources, deliverables, issues logs, risks logs, weekly timesheets, project expense reports, monthly invoices, and all other administrative documentation on an ongoing basisDetermine the optimal utilization of resources at a task and personnel levelKeep the client management and ION management informed daily regarding all project issues, risks, and delaysActively engage project stakeholders and manage client expectations regarding the delivery of the ION solutionActively coordinate the participation of client users through the client project manager to ensure project successProvide weekly project status reports to the client project manager, project steering committee, and ION management, including all information necessary to track the status of the project against the project planCoordinate and attend project and steering committee meetingsManage the release to client of software updates and license keysPrepare, present to client, and obtain signoff of Request for Support Services, acceptance documentation, and final project acceptanceMaximize chargeability on one or more client accounts simultaneouslyServe as mentors and role models for the consulting staffEnhance, publish, and train staff regarding implementation best practicesCoordinate and conduct employee performance appraisals for personnel assigned to projects throughout the calendar yearProvide sales support through project plan development, estimation, and document authoring for RFP/RFI responses, sales proposals, and Statements of Work to meet the client’s desired business requirementsTravel up to 50% of the time.Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:10+ years of project management software implementation, consulting, or systems integration Experience in the Energy, Commodities, Treasury, Banking or financial services industries preferredExcellent client-facing skills, experience presenting to C-level executives.Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work onsite at client locations as needed Proven leadership skills with teams of five or more professionalsPrior hands-on experience with structured project managementWillingness to travel, potentially up to 50% of time.Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field.Project Management Institute PMP certification preferredSalary Range: The estimated salary range is $175,000 - $200,000
Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.About ION:We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments
Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe,Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
Source : ION Group