Technical Project Manager - CONTRACTOR

Tech Americas | GRC Technical Project Manager | New York

GRC Technical Project Manager – Contract Position

About ING: (please do not edit)

Ranked #8 on LinkedIn Top Companies in Financial Services and named to Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in NYC

In the Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.

When you come to work at ING, you join a team where individuality is not just accepted, it is encouraged. We have built a culture that is fun, friendly, and supportive – it is the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make remarkable things happen. We are here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there is plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, even ones you have never considered.

Sounds like the kind of place you would feel at home? We would love to hear from you.

About the position:

In preparation for major business enhancing efforts, ING is seeking a Governance, Risk and Compliance Technical Project Manager to support our Tech department. This role will involve working closely with cross functional leads and departments locally and globally to project manage our technology audit readiness. Additionally, it will involve managing various workstream projects which support other business lines which require technical expertise for delivery. Top candidates will have experience collaborating with technical SMEs as well as Financial Process & Product SMEs in a global organization to successfully drive program deliverables. The role will be part of the ING Americas CIO office and will report directly to the Americas Tech Program Lead for Commercial Banking.

About the department:

ING Americas CIO Office is an organization which executes strategic plans to align all technology teams with ING’s overall strategy and with the local business and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

As a GRC Technical Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Lead, manage, and drive projects from initiation through to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with project objective and timelines.
• Assist the Program Lead for Tech in managing audit readiness (e.g. Federal Reserve, FFIEC handbook compliance).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including investment, quant, and technology teams, to define and document project requirements.
• Work with assigned Tech SMEs to deliver a comprehensive gap analysis in line with FFIEC handbooks and Federal Reserve and NYDFS expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress, identify risks, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Work closely with development teams, and other departments to ensure that technology solutions are implemented on time and within scope of FFIEC requirements.
• Manage tech deliverables for business line workstreams.
• Ensure effective stakeholder management by understanding their needs and addressing any concerns in a timely manner.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, timelines, and deliverables and prepare and present clear, concise, and visually engaging project updates and presentations for project team.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in project management within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in managing complex technology and regulatory driven projects, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and a compliance mindset.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to develop and track project plans and creation of associated project management materials.
• Strong experience communicating project status and executive summaries towards senior stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and able to proactively engage with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage expectations across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred:

• PMP certification or equivalent project management office training is preferred.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment.
• Audit and/or compliance experience within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of commercial banking products and services.
• Familiarity with ING’s global network and systems.

Salary range: $45 -$65/hr

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.