Project Manager

Genesis10 is seeking a Project Manager for an enterprise data migration program; this is a Remote contract position with a consumer finance lender.Location: NY Metro Area - this is a primarily remote position, but some travel to New York City or Woodbury, Long Island may be required for key meetings.Position Summary:

• The Project Manager will be working on the DTD team ; Data Analytics, Technology and Digital Products (DTD) supporting an enterprise-wide data migration program to the strategic Snowflake Data platform.
• Project Manager role is responsible for organizing and guiding successful implementation of Technology Projects based on three principal goals on-time, in-scope and within the agreed budget approved at the end of Planning
• The DTD PM consults as a guide to develop comprehensive work plans, product backlogs, organize work breakdown schedules and critical path in completing required tasks on a published timeline and within DTD Governance standards. The successful PM is confident, well organized, effectively communicates project plans and progress with all project stakeholders, and manages all risks and issues to prompt closure.

Essential Functions:

• Directing project teams to complete required tasks and activities
• Proven track record and ability to manage technology projects (this PM will focus on Data migration projects)
• Processes strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can apply them to complex situations
• Excels in negotiation skills with internal delivery teams or vendors to manage work execution
• Developing and managing projects using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Self-confidence in holding investment owners and project teams responsible to commitments
• Solid communication skills in written and oral form
• Self-driven and motivated with ability to be productive without significant supervision
• Proven ability to act as team leader and/or effective team member as required
• Ability to work effectively in remote or on premise as required

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in business, finance, computer science, engineering or related field
• 5 years minimum Project Management experience; strong preference for experience with Scrum ceremonies and using Agile methodology
• Prior experience leading enterprise scale Data Projects.
• Experience leading data migration workstreams in an agile environment
• Experience managing external vendors
• Mastery of industry based PM tools and demonstrated ability to adapt to enterprise tools, processes and DTD workflow and governance
• Experience developing and implementing detailed project plans and managing interdependencies between projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing project resources across infrastructure and software teams
• Ability to develop and manage project milestones, provide feedback on progress and highlight constraints
• Maintain timely and accurate progress status reporting that will be reported to all key stakeholders
• Manage project change to control scope, schedule and cost
• Practical experience with Agile and Waterfall
• Experience working in the Financial Services industry preferred
• PMP and or Agile certification a plus

Summary of Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objectives
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Tools: MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; JIRA/Confluence;
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!About Genesis10:Genesis10 is a leading U.S. business and technology consulting firm with hundreds of clients needing proven talent and solutions to power their strategic initiatives. If you are a high performing business or IT professional with solid, referenced experience, we want to meet you. Genesis10 recruiters and delivery professionals are highly accomplished career advocates, who get to know you beyond your resume to position you with the opportunities that fit your skills, experience and aspirations. We have benefit options to fit your needs and a support staff that works with you from placement throughout your engagement project after project. To learn more about Genesis10 and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com "Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V