Senior Specialist, Program & Project Management

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Job description

Project/Program Management Description:

• Leads a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to internal client specifications. May allocate/coordinate work within projects.
• Manages and oversees end-to-end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of medium to high complexity.
• Directs and controls all work performed. Reports and escalates progress/issues to management, as needed.
• Assists in developing detailed project plans and schedules projects, including goals, risks and resource allocation. Monitors project results for significant deviations.
• Contributes to vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met. Maintains regular contact with clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.
• May provide input for (project) team member performance appraisals.
• Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries.
• Serves as a liaison between clients and internal groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Manages communication with the business at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues. Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery.
• Contributes to the achievement of related teams objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in business management or related field is required.
• 7-10 years of total work experience in Project Management preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Prince2 certification is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.