Project Manager II

Federated Hermes; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Hermes is seeking a Project Manager II in Warrendale, PA to lead IT projects from initiation through closure within our Global Technology Organization. The role emphasizes strong project governance, stakeholder communication, and adherence to our project management methodologies.

The position offers a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement in Warrendale, PA and values candidates with PMP progress and 3–5 years of IT project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in information technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of IT discrete projects according to the Federated Project Management Methodology.
• Coordinate, prepare and participate in WBS meetings; facilitate WBS meetings as required.
• Prepare project schedule and planning documents including budgeting and risk analyses.
• Execute project plan on schedule and within budget while managing scope, time, quality and cost.

Skills

Project management

People management

Change management

Agile / SCRUM

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planview Portfolios

Azure DevOps

Job description

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9753

Federated Hermes, Inc., a global leader in active, responsible investing, is seeking a Project Manager II to join our Global Technology Organization basedin our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office.

What You’ll Do

As part of Federated Hermes’ Global Technology Organization, you will be responsible to Manage the complete lifecycle of IT discrete projects according to the Federated Project Management Methodology and occasionally perform business systems analysis work as needed. In addition:

• Achieve a high-level understanding of project work being requested; obtain senior management approval for work being initiated
• Work with project sponsor to define project scope, prepare and submit scope document for approval
• Coordinate, prepare and participate in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) meeting; facilitate WBS meetings, as required
• Prepare project schedule and all required project planning documents including preparing and adhering to Federated Hermes Funding Request process, preparing risk analysis and adjusting schedule to account for risk in project baseline
• Execute project plan on schedule and within budget with utilization of scope, time, quality and cost constraints
• Communicate status to stakeholders according to project communication plan
• Escalate project issues to sponsor, vendor, program manager, functional manager and/or senior management, if appropriate
• Ensure that goals and deliverables as described on project scope document are met
• Actively manage material changes to scope and schedule
• Perform all project closure activities including providing functional managers feedback on performance of their resources and recognizing project team and/or key members for successful results

This position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office/remote) and is located in Federated Hermes’ Warrendale, Pennsylvania office (15086).

The Expertise We are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in information technology environment;
• PMP Certification or demonstrated evidence toward certification preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of project management experience in an information technology environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, project and program management tools and methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple small to medium projects
• Displays effective people management skills, ability to ‘effect’ change while focusing on continuous improvement
• Ability to adhere to project methodology
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/SCRUM methodologies, Planview Portfolios and Azure DevOps preferred
• Experience managing projects in financial services is a plus

Our Investment in You

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.
• Location: Warrendale, PA (Hybrid in-office work schedule)

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager with $911.6 billion in assets under management; serving investors around the world.

We provide career opportunities that enable our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring.

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.