Consult with business partners to clarify, define and document project objectives, deliverables as well as identify key stakeholders and project participants.
Drive end to end project management, demonstrating ownership and accountability of the entire process beginning to end.
Drive engagement across key global business partners to assure compliance with established policies and standards and receipt of required approvals
Partner with project sponsor to help facilitate analytical discussions and provide recommendations based on IAS (Inter Affiliate Services) policy and offshoring best practices
Execute IAS documentation
Develop and refine detailed project plans, document key milestones, owners and target dates, highlight dependencies where appropriate provide full transparency to the project team and stakeholders
Develop effective and meaningful presentations & project update materials suitable for stakeholders, business partners and project participants regarding overall project progress and recommendations/decisions
Identify, document, clearly organize and manage project risks/issues through resolution, escalating as appropriate with ability to articulate effectively
Engage and hold accountable all project participants based upon defined roles and responsibilities
Schedule, facilitate and be an active participant in meetings and discussions
Prepare agendas, have a clear purpose, and distribute meeting documentation in advance to enable preparation and participation of key meeting participants
Distribute meetings summaries and list of actions, holding individuals accountable for completion
Make project level and key decisions as applicable
Bachelor s degree required
Must have 7+ years in the financial services market, loan operations and/or loan technology
Minimum of 3 years of program and project management experience required
Strong organization and time management capabilities
Strong proficiency with project management methodology and the project management lifecycle
Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills with ability to turn findings into strategic recommendations/suggestions
Superior ability to structure and scope complex problems, apply a range of analytical tools, gain and synthesize insights and develop solutions; creative thinker with strategic mindset
Proven ability to lead, challenge, adapt to changing business landscapes and influence without having positional authority
Ability to flex schedule as necessary to support engagement with global business partners
Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to develop strong client and business partner relationships
Excellent working knowledge of operations and risk concepts and the ability to interpret and understanding the impact of decisions, as well as identify and convey potential problem areas
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of management, both written and verbal
Proficient with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
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