Project Manager / Scrum Master (Equities)

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Job description

As a Project Manager, you will work in an Agile Scrum environment to enable the realisation of commercial outcomes through the product lifecycle. You will join a dynamic team taking the lead of some key small-mid range projects from inception through to delivery.

You will be working in a fairly autonomous role spearheading the pipeline of new projects within the area (Equities)

The role:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex commercial solutions, establishing and controlling project constraints and scope as defined by the Team
• Managing relationships and communication with all project stakeholders
• Agreeing approach to delivery within the delivery project team
• Plan and manage the overall progress, resolving issues and proactively managing risks
• Leading and coaching the project team as appropriate and according to the needs of the individual project
• Ensure that the scrum team adheres to scrum theory, practices and rules, and work as a servant leader within the project team
• Providing clear ownership for and visibility of the resolution of all project risks and issues
• Lead improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the project delivery service and contribute to the identification of areas of improvement
• Providing regular, constructive feedback to project team members and their line managers
• Report progress at regular intervals to the sponsor and using the relevant practices defined by the business
• Develop and maintain effective and proactive relationships with all customers including suppliers and third parties
• Assist the Senior Leadership with the creation and management of business cases as defined by the business

Key Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience within an Investment Banking domain.
• Strong knowledge/experience working in Equities domain.
• Experience of maintaining and defining project plans, metrics, risk/issues as well as development and occasional presentation of project status reports / updates to the organisation and senior management
• Experience in developing project plans, business analysis, and their execution
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail; capable of synthesising and summarising complex data or findings to drive decision making
• Ability to demonstrate personal initiative, ownership and accountability
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) and partner with key stakeholders to help advance project agenda
• Able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment

Desirable

• 3+ years in Agile Scrum
• Certified Scrum Master - preferred but not required
• Certified Scrum Professional - preferred but not required
• Agile Certified Professional - preferred but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - preferred but not required

If you can answer yes to most of these questions do not hesitate and apply to this opportunity.