Associate - 12 month fixed term contract | London, UK

Mizuho International; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Associate for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves project governance, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring adherence to project methodologies. The ideal candidate will have relevant PMO experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Homeworking Options

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Qualifications

• Relevant PMO or Project Management experience required.
• Experience leading and facilitating meetings.
• Proven ability to work in high pressured environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly IT Investment Committee process.
• Engage with stakeholders and implement feedback.
• Ensure adherence to Mizuho Project Governance Methodology.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Project Management Methodologies

Change Management

Time Management

Tools

ServiceNow

Monday.com

Job description

Associate - 12 month fixed term contract

Associate - 12 month fixed term contract

Associate - 12 month fixed term contract

Profile Summary

The Business Change (BCA) team provides specialist project management support to all business functions in managing both business process, organisational and technology-led change. This team also encompasses a centralised EMEA PMO function and Portfolio governance oversight. ISD COO responsibilities include Business and IT Strategy Alignment, Customer Success Management, supporting the CIO in developing and delivering workforce strategy, including D&I and general HR engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme/Project Governance:

• Responsible for co-ordination of monthly IT Investment Committee (IIC) process and production of materials in a timely manner following the monthly cycle
• Complete ongoing quality reviews of budget request submissions & improving the quality of published power point decks
• Engaging with multiple stakeholder groups involved throughout IIC process as required and capture and implement feedback where necessary to make improvements to the process.
• Responsible for ensuring all IIC related activities pre and post IIC are completed following the monthly cycle in agreed timely manner.
• Identifying and articulating potential improvement areas within the process that will result in time savings, quality improvements e.g. budget request process improvements, DQ improvements, enhancements to presentations and refining content of materials for EXCO consumption.
• Presenting to and engaging with senior level Executives on IT Investment related content where required
• Quality Assurance: Project and programme advisory; quality and post-implementation reviews and lessons learnt; metrics analysis
• Reporting of the Project Portfolio, Project Status, Budget and Resource information where required
• Submission of the applications for requesting IT Investment Budget to ED and HO
• Ensure Project teams adhere with Mizuho Project Governance Methodology and Procedures.
• Support the annual IT Projects Budgeting and Demand process where required
• Line Management of a consultant who also supports the process

Communication:

• Support wider team in stakeholder engagement helping to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• Work within a global organisation, across EMEA and with Head Office in Tokyo to collaborate on Governance approach and standards for programme/projects
• Support facilitation and management of senior level meetings/workshops

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant PMO or Project Management experience
• Precise attention to detail and accuracy
• IT Literacy essential, (Strong - Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills)
• Good understanding of project management methodologies
• Good understanding of project governance and change management
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communicator with the desire to interact with stakeholders at peer and senior levels
• Experience leading meetings and facilitating meetings
• Experience of prioritising work to meet tight deadlines
• Experience of project management tools - ServiceNow /Monday.com
• Proven ability to work in high pressured environments.
• A desire to gain an appreciation for Mizuho Bank EMEA strategic objectives and the role that MECS IT plays in achieving these
• Customer focused with a service delivery mentality
• Adaptability to changing requirements and technologies

We champion a flexible work environment, as we understand the need for people to meet other commitments or simply strike a good work-life balance. As such, we are happy to talk flexible working for this role such as reduced working hours. The role will also include homeworking.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality and diversity and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities.

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team - [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

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