Senior Vice President, Program And Project Management Manager

Job Description:For over 240 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.We’re seeking a future team member for a senior role in Program / Project Management within Asset Servicing, Fund Services - located in Sydney, Australia (hybrid).Job DescriptionSenior Vice President, Program and Project ManagementBNY Mellon is a well-established, international financial services bank, with a leading global Asset Servicing business.Based in Sydney, the SVP, Program & Project Management role will be responsible for the management, governance, resource demand management and delivery of our Australian strategy for Asset Servicing, including client and partner interface with respect to supporting our approach to deploying our capabilities in the market.Providing direct support to the Head of Asset Servicing in Australia, this role will help to drive the execution of our strategy, which will be led out of our global Fund Services business.The role will cover some of the following responsibilities:

• Project/Program Management - Leads and provides some direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to internal client specifications.
• Manages and oversees the end-to-end Project Management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of high complexity.
• Directs and controls all work performed. Reports and escalates progress/issues to Senior Executives and Stakeholders, as needed.
• Develops detailed project plans and schedules projects, including goals, risks and resource allocation. Monitors project results for significant deviations.
• Manages vendor/partner and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met.
• Maintains regular contact with clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.
• May provide input for (project) team member performance appraisals.
• Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries.
• Serves as a liaison between clients and internal groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specification. Manages communication with business leaders at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues.
• Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery. Contributes to the achievement of the businesses objectives.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in business management or related field is required.
• 15+ years of total work experience in a Program Management / Implementation or Project Management role, within Financial services, with experience at a global financial services firm.
• Experience at an Asset Servicer or Asset Management firm would be beneficial.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience in managing large strategic programs, that involve technical, product, operational and client engagement is favourable.
• Commercial experience and understanding of contractual and financial frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proven senior stakeholder management experience, and ability to navigate a global organisation.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients, and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)

, Disability: IN – 100% score * 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits:BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.