Sr. Project Manager Team Lead-Vice President - SMBC
White Plains, NY 10601
About the Job
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $142,000.00 and $196,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Role Description
This Project Management role is for additional growth of the Systems Infrastructure group within Technology. You will work in a fast-paced team environment supporting our Trading floor, Middle, and Back office staff.
Strong Technology Infrastructure project management skills are required for this position:
- Windows, Linux, Market Data, IT Risk, Database, Network, Telecom, BCP, SAN, Cloud, Office 365, Data Center
Role Objectives
The Infrastructure Project Manager role involves project management activities with the following primary functions:
Project manage multiple strategic projects concurrently
Creation of executive level dashboards and metrics for reporting
Documenting project scope and obtaining sponsor approvals
Conduct work sessions with users to document requirements
Work with Systems Infrastructure team to design & build solutions
Document QA test plans and execute test cases
Work with users to document UAT test plans
Document Production Implementation plan
Assist with production implementation & coordinate user validation
Archive all project documentation into companywide repository
Participate in production support and BAU enhancements of Systems Infrastructure projects
Qualifications and Skills
Experience in a Financial organization as a Project Manager, with direct experience with Traders, Front, Middle, and Back Office systems functions.
Demonstrated experience managing, end to end, design, definition and delivery of technical solutions in-line with strategic goals.
Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget.
Strong communication/presentation skills (written and oral) in cross-cultural business environment.
Knowledgeable with Systems Infrastructure (Market Data, Windows, Linux, IT Risk, Database, Network, Telecom, BCP, SAN) technologies.
Capacity to integrate business requirements within a changing Regulatory environment.
Strong Presentation skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Leading and facilitating working group discussions with Technology and the Business.
Strong work ethic with focus on meeting deadlines and objectives· Ability to manage companywide strategic projects.
Strong skills working with MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS Power Point.
Willing to work additional hours to meet extraordinary deadlines according to standard industry practice when required.
Additional Requirements
D&I Commitment
Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.
SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.