About the role
You will be responsible for driving engagement with vendors for pre-project preparation and RFIs, including prioritization of Data Platform & Analytics Projects as part of the business planning and demand planning cycle. You will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of Data Platform & Analytics projects, delivering within scope, approved project schedule and budget commitments with strong adherence to Client's eSDLC.
Key responsibilities
- Drive engagement with vendors for pre-project preparation and RFIs, including prioritization of Data Platform & Analytics Projects
- Manage vendors directly involved in providing services for the delivery scope
- Deliver Data Platform & Analytics projects within scope, approved project schedule and budget commitments
- Develop, maintain, track and report realistic project schedules and budgets to project stakeholders
- Provide visibility on project status to all relevant stakeholders on agreed frequency and timing, including timely escalation of issues
- Monitor and manage project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies throughout the project
- Oversee and manage day-to-day activities of the project team, providing support and direction on outstanding concerns
- Assess change impact analysis, review required changes, and handle change management processes
- Ensure project compliance with all bank policies, standards, procedures, and clients project management standards and methodologies
- Develop accurate estimates on capacity needs, on-boarding and off-boarding timing, and manage resource contention
About you
- Project Management: Ability to apply knowledge in Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Issue Management, and Dependency Management to effectively organize, plan, and lead multiple initiatives. Experience in PMI/PRINCE2 PM framework and/or Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodology is a plus
- Financial Management: Knowledge of budgeting, cost management, and financial planning to ensure service delivery stays within budget and aligns with financial goals
- Client Relationship Management: Can effectively communicate and understand client requirements, manage expectations, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the service delivery process
- Analytical Skills: Problem-solving capabilities, strong analytical skills, and flexibility to handle complex situations
- Leadership Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an aptitude for working in cross-functional teams
- Adaptability: Agile in adapting to change and learning new technologies
- Communication Skills: Able to communicate well with the technical team, business stakeholders, and IT leaders