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Job Description
US Bank is seeking an experienced PMO Lead / Project Manager to join the U.S. Bank Europe Change Team to support and drive Major Change or Strategic Programmes as per European Management Agenda.
This role is for a 18 month fixed term role.
Specifically, this candidate will be required to:
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Support the delivery of a large scale Programme of Work, by assuming both Programme Management Office (“PMO”) Lead role and leading specific Workstream activities as required.
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Work collaboratively with Workstream Leaders within the Programme to support the effective delivery of Workstream Objectives, through the application of strong Project Management tooling, tracking and reporting.
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Develop and maintain key Programme Level Artefacts, allowing for a consolidated view to be provided to Programme Executive Steering.
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Assume Secretariat role for Programme Executive Steering.
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Provides direction to project staff assigned to projects and stages within program.
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Has an in-depth understanding of and focus on the drivers of growth and profit in the business and where team focus should be
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Establishes governance and drives all aspects to ensure that assigned Project(s) is implemented, accepted, and operating effectively.
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Serves as a liaison and builds bridges and relationships with sponsoring executives and among different groups.
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Works directly with the business line and/or Programme Workstream Leads to understand business objectives and strategies related to project priorities.
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Manages communications regarding project and program management practices that create clear, concise requirements in program and project functionality, resourcing, budgets, and timings.
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Oversees assigned projects from initial concept through final implementation utilizing approved project methodology/tools and within enterprise standards and guidelines.
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Constructs a Project reporting and tracking framework and benchmarks.
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Provides oversight to projects to meet established function, quality, cost, and schedule.
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Escalates issues and risks to appropriate level.
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Plans, develops, and controls moderate to large project/product budgets.
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Implementation of required policies and procedures.
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Effective risk management and mitigation.
Experience/Qualifications
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Experience in PMO Leadership role, in a large scale, multi year Programme of work
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Experience of project management
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Experience of different project management styles
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Payments Industry experience is desirable
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Experience of FS regulations and regulatory environment
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Experience of a multi-national company preferred
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Consultancy experience is desirable
Skills/Disposition
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Demonstrated strong project management skills, including those related to core PMO activities
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Strong change management disciplines
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
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A proven track record in the implementation of effective compliance and control standards
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The proven capability to drive projects and programmes
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Ability to work on own initiative
Qualifications required to perform your role
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Minimum of 8+ years’ experience as a PMO Lead or Project / Program Manager or other role of comparable responsibility
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Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, both written and verbal
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Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Formal Project Management Qualification is desirable (PMP, PMI, Prince 2 or equivalent)
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Consultancy experience desirable
The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.
