Project Manager

Description

Job Posting : Project (Process) Manager

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Who We Are

Fidelity Investments is a world leader in mutual funds and ETF management. We pride ourselves in proprietary and disciplined research-driven investing.

We offer a complete line of products and services to investors through a network of third-party brokers and financial advisors.

Our primary goal is to support investment professionals as they endeavor to prepare their clients’ retirement and other significant life goals which demand focused financial management.

What You Will Do

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible to lead teams within a complex matrix environment to the successful completion of projects in support of multiple business lines, cross-functional in impact.

The PM is accountable for planning and executing projects by :

• Identifying resources required.
• Assembling the team assigning duties to team members.
• Developing a project plan with milestones.
• Composing a project budget.
• Directing and managing of day to day assigned tasks.
• Managing vendor and client relationships as required.
• Adhering to Fidelity project management best practices.

Responsibilities

Plan Projects - Manages all planning processes for the project :

• Prepares project charter and develop detailed project plans including detailed scope statements schedule and budget estimates and baselines, resource plans, quality plans and success criteria.
• Completes all required project governance gates approval forms and presentations.
• Establishes project communications and monitoring and control mechanisms.

Execute Projects :

• Manages day to day project activities ensuring deliverables are met, risks are identified and assessed, and issues are managed and resolved.
• Leads project team(s) in a matrix environment, clarifying roles & responsibilities, providing individual direction and feedback, and ensuring required communication support is in place.
• Partners with the Project Management Office to ensure portfolio, program and project management standards, processes and procedures are adhered to.

Control Projects :

• Implements and utilizes reporting and control mechanisms, and in particular project change management approaches, to ensure the project’s triple constraints (time, cost, performance : scope and quality) are well managed and status and issues are reported to sponsors, executive sponsors, and senior management on a timely basis.
• Ensures project post implementation reviews are planned and executed in compliance with Fidelity standards.

Manage Vendor Relations

• Works with vendors, industry firms and internal Fidelity business units to explore innovative business solutions with new technologies and alternative processes.
• Participates in the preparation of RFPs, evaluate proposals, statements of work and select vendors.
• In conjunction with internal partners, participate in meetings and act as the central point of contact to manage tasks, relationships, and deliverables during the lifecycle of the project.

Build effective and collaborative working relationships with business partners, executive sponsors, project teams and external partners

• Effectively manage relationships with executive sponsors (usually senior management team members).
• Plan and manage resource assignment with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Maintain open communication and transparency with project participants, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Manage expectations and influence decisions of sponsors and key stakeholders based on a holistic view of the overall goals and objectives of FCC based on Vision and Priorities.
• Negotiate and manage key decision points with executive sponsor.

Skills

Ability to understand and communicate the broader picture to all stakeholders and demonstrate an understanding of stakeholder interests (both business and technical).

Knowledge of project management and development methodologies, practices / standards, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of systems development methodologies, standards, tools, and technique.

Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, negotiation, influence, and customer relationship management skills. Time management and resource management skills.

Utilization of flowcharts, analysis displays, project plans, complex documents. Knowledge of Microsoft desktop productivity applications.

Job Related Experience

Minimum Requirement :

• More than 2 years’ experience in project management preferably in an information technology environment.
• 2 or more years’ experience in financial services industry and depending on business unit supporting, experience in brokerage or mutual fund business.

Education

Minimum Requirement :

• College degree (3-year program)
• Post-secondary education in the areas IT, Business or related field are preferred or relevant experience.

Licenses - Registrations - Designations

Nice to Have :

PMP certification is an asset

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.