What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Process Integration Project Manager position at Stifel?
What You'll Be Doing
The Business Process Integration Project Manager (PM) will oversee various projects throughout the department and firm. The PM will be responsible for managing projects, the resources (internal and external) assigned to that work, the timelines established in which that work needs to be completed, and the costs (if applicable) to the work. The PM will determine project viability and necessity with initial contact with area requesting the project.
What We're Looking For
- Direct and manage projects and lead cross-division functional teams that affect and ensure project goals.
- Provide guidance and oversight to business analyst resources assigned to projects.
- Oversee planning, development, requirements gathering, specifications, test plans, test execution, issue triage, risk management, and communication to the business units.
- Develop or direct the development of the overall project plan and governance structure.
- Ensure projects are managed to delivery schedules, budget schedules and support business stakeholder expectations.
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with business users and business stakeholders.
- Communicate to senior management and business stakeholders regarding project status, risks, issues and recommended solutions.
- Responsible for making high level decisions with respect to projects and other work-related items.
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
- Analyze business processes and data to help determine how new technology can satisfy business needs.
- Some projects may require travel by car and/or air including local, regional and/or national travel, up to 20%
What You'll Bring
- Self-directed requiring minimal oversight and the ability to mentor less experienced staff.
- Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to relay information well in both written and verbal form.
- Able to manage one's own time and priorities to ensure the meeting of deadlines with high level organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Knowledge of all phases of software development including requirements analysis, design, testing (integration, user, and performance), implementation and support.
- Excellent conceptualization, presentation and communication skills to effectively execute change.
Education & Experience
- Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
- Minimum Required: 3-5 years' direct work experience in project management and business analysis capacity including all aspects of process development and execution; Experience in producing analysis documents and testing development plans.
Systems & Technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project).
- Basic SQL database knowledge and query language.
About Stifel
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
