AddressPRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Senior Project Managers (sPM) are accountable for successful execution of one or more projects of moderate to high complexity. This involves managing change projects across functional areas that support the Distribution organization, working closely with senior leaders in Distribution, Marketing, Client Servicing and Reporting, Investment Operations and Technology.
The sPM will manage a key project for changing the 'Transfer Agent' for the company. The sPM would be expected to display prior experience of working with Transfer Agents with asset managers. The sPM is expected to support Program Managers across initiatives on project management processes, best practices, effectively facilitate leaders and cross-functional teams to make decisions, achieve program objectives, manage risks, issues and internal/external dependencies.
They will support the program and associated projects/work streams as needed and oversee the execution of work through the entire project management lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, and closeout) per the processes established by the T. Rowe Price Transformation Office (TO) and industry best practices.
Successful candidate will have great leadership, organizational, business analysis and influence management skills. They will have experience applying project management processes in a thoughtful way to achieve the best business result. Candidates must have proven experience in handling and working with vendor solutions. They should have displayed hands-on project management skills while onboarding a vendor-based solution including and not limited to, creating extensive detailed project plans, test plans, coordination with vendor resources.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day project management and delivery by working closely with the projects' operating sponsors according to established project methodology and standards
- Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts.
- Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria.
- Responsible for establishing/running the weekly project working group, adhering to the established project governance, and maintaining all project documentation including charter, RAID log, detailed project plan and ensuring all deliverables are signed off as required by the working group.
- Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Conduct analysis meetings with the agreed stakeholders to document requirements, workflows, policies, and procedures.
- Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered, escalating as required.
- Continually update relevant business stakeholders of project status and periodically publish project status reports.
- Ensure all projects meet success parameters and business objectives stated in the business case / charter.
Experience required:
- At least 8 years strong project management experience
- Bachelor's degree and likely to have a project management qualification (PMP, Prince II etc)
- Asset Management industry experience, particularly across Distribution, Client Servicing, Client Onboarding, Client Reporting and Technology across international locations.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills and being able to work with people across multiple locations.
- Facilitation of meetings with stakeholders to review and solve key issues.
- Well organized and self-motivated.
- Good to have: Prior experience on implementing a vendor Transfer Agent/Vendor for an asset manager.
Ideal experience:
- Technical skills - Microsoft office including Visio, PowerPoint.
- Very good presentation skills particularly to management.
- Soft skills to motivate people and navigate a complex global working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills to manage a diverse set of stakeholders and leaders.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to present concepts to individuals and large groups.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
