IT Program Manager

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
Nov 15, 2024
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Program Manager with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Support the Regulatory Portfolio for the Counterparty Credit Risk Technology team Take on numerous diverse responsibilities and will necessitate close partnership with senior business and technology managers in the New York time zone Expected to have a broad understanding of all the projects within the program and able to ensure release timelines and milestones are met Provide direction and guidance to project managers to ensure success of the work within the program Direct delivery responsibility for their projects (i.e., end to end ownership of the program) Oversight of all projects within the program and be responsible for recognizing when individual projects may be off track Identify risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAID) and proactively manage/reporting RAIDs Review and/or publish the weekly status report for the program Consistently meet with project managers to understand progress and issues across projects and provide support as necessary Responsible for weekly status reporting and preparing materials to present to stakeholders Requirements: A flexible, hardworking and "can do" attitude; comfortable working in a fast paced environment with frequent release cycles and rapidly changing priorities Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplined team, across multiple locations and time zones, and to interact with demanding business users Strong ownership and follow through Strong project management and organization skills, attention to details Familiarity with principles of scaled agile delivery, PI planning, and agile scrum methodology Ability to remove obstacles and influence others to move projects forward Strong financial markets product knowledge (any asset class) Excellent technical skills; SQL, MS Excel, Jira, MS Project, SharePoint, Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word Python Desired Skills: Computer Engineering/Financial degree Background in working closely with development teams Experience with Agile methodologies Experience with VaR, Risk Analytics Exposure to financial/product control functions within a bank Exposure to Program Project Risk Tool (PPRT) Pay Range: $56.54-$64.54 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.