Infrastructure Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an IT Project Manager for a Full Time or Contract to Hire assignment with one of our premier Financial Advisory clients in New York, NY

Position Summary :

The Project Manager will coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned IT-related projects including software deployments, office buildouts, business process implementations, and security-related initiatives. The Project Manager will need to coordinate across various departments and banking groups in the firm, and manage communications and project updates. The Project Manager will maintain project plans, ensure the project remains on schedule, anticipate and alert management to any potential delays, issues, or dependencies with the project. In addition, they will work with bankers and staff throughout the deployment process to confirm adoption of the new systems and business processes, that appropriate training is provided, and to gather and relay feedback to the project team. The role requires excellent organizational and communications skills, and experience with enterprise system deployments. The Project Manager must also have a service-oriented mentality, proactively identify problems, and see them through to resolution, and establish good working relationships with the project team.

Essential Responsibilities :

• . Establish a master project plan across business and Management and Operations groups, coordinate, and track tasks accordingly.
• . Provide resource planning and set expectations for individuals and the project team.
• . Ensure proper communications among project stakeholders, management, vendors, and others as appropriate. Hold regular team meetings to gather project updates.
• . Provide management dashboards and briefings to facilitate senior sponsor meetings.
• . Identify and assist in managing risks and dependencies related to the project.
• . Oversee the development of training and communications plans for the rollout.
• . Work closely with bankers and other end users throughout the deployment to ensure go-live readiness, adoption, and customer satisfaction.

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