Job information: - Functional title - AVP, Project Manager - Department - Technology - Corporate level - AVP - Report to - Director, Project Management - Location - Iselin, NJ - Expected full-time salary range between $ 135K - $150K + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits. The Project Manager plays a key role in ensuring the success of CLS projects. Responsibilities include: Project Planning - Release planning, project planning, re-planning, and inter-projects deployment coordination - Establish project meetings in accordance with CLS' project governance structure - Identify and implement change management practices - Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress - Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Project Execution - Maintain project objectives and set expectation for project teams - Set project meeting agenda, materials, and other artifacts - Lead project meetings and drive progress according to project milestones - Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques - Manage day-to-day project activities across multiple functional groups - Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques - Track and report project progress Risk and Issue Management - Perform risk management to minimize project risks - Identify, monitor, report, and coordinate issues and risks remediation Stakeholders Management - Manage stakeholders at all levels of the corporation - Report and escalate to management as needed Project Resources and Financial Management - Ensure resource availability and allocation - Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis - Manage project financial to ensure project spending is on target Documentation Management - Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document project deliverables - Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation - Ensure project documents are adhered to SDLC and CLS standards Experience - 10+ years of project management experience, technology or financial industry - Experience in managing projects using SDLC (Waterfall and/or Agile) - Manage project finance include project resource forecasting and ongoing tracking - Manage stakeholders across different levels - Experience in working with cross functional teams in multiple time zones Qualifications / Certifications - University qualification in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Project or Change Management or a relevant field. - FX trading, settlement, or processes experience is a plus - Knowledge of SDLC process and documentation across different SDLC phases - Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Access) - Risk management knowledge is a plus - Excellent internal client-facing and internal communication skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills - Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus Our commitment to employees: At CLS, we celebrate inclusion and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including: - Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 'life days' (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days. - 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you. - Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family. - Parental transition coaching programmes and support services. - Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others. - Employee Networks (including our Women's Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity. - Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don't. - Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible. - Monthly 'Heads Down Days' with no meetings across the whole company. - Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees. - Private medical insurance and dental coverage. - Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation. - Annual flu vaccinations. - Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees. - Discounted Gym membership - Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees. - All employees have access to Discover - our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning. - Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.