Project Managaer

Our client, a Financial Services company, is seeking a Project Manager in their Urbandale, Iowa, location:

• List and describe the position’s key responsibilities in order of importance, and indicate the approximate percentage of time spent on the responsibility. (Percentages should add up to 100%.) For each, describe in simple terms what the job holder must do to accomplish the main purpose of the job and the amount of direction that is required to perform the job duties. If the job manages others, describe the management duties (including authority to hire/fire/recommend pay increases/manage overall work product/schedule, etc.) Insert additional rows as needed.
• Responsibility % of time spent
• Responsibilities include management and support of various work streams as detailed below
• Communicates to key management colleagues and team members the multiple project activities which need to be accomplished across regions or functions.
• Prioritize, and manage multiple projects and programs.
• Selects and utilizes project implementation documentation including implementation toolkits and migration schedules.
• Supports the facilitation of project by escalating risk and its impact on business initiatives to management within the organization. - 40%
• Provide strategic support for the portfolio of work:
• Designs and creates strategic documents such as Project Business cases, Assessments, Communication plans and detailed project plans. Presents project updates and makes presentations to senior level management within Finance
• Provide support and leads in the decision-making process that is required for progress on assigned programs / projects. Helps facilitate problem solving and decision making on key project items. - 40%
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues; manages project/program deliverables, manages and mitigates risk, escalate issues to management, and ensure change control process for assigned projects and programs across functions are functioning and aligned. - 20%

EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree or advanced degree (MBA, Masters) in Economics, Finance, or similar field. Equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree is also acceptable.
• 5 years experience in Finance and Accounting; 2-3 years of project management experience can be part of experience.
• Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Proven people manager.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Other requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training)
• PMP certification preferred but not required