A leading global asset manager is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its International Distribution Business Management team on a 6-month contract. Distribution is a key part of the firm's global growth strategy and is going through a period of rapid investment and expansion. The contractor will add capacity to the team, help the General Manager deliver a busy portfolio of projects and build a sustainable change management framework for the function. The role offers wide exposure to senior leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Run end-to-end project management: planning, reporting, risk and issue tracking, budgets and stakeholder alignment.
Drive communication between technology, business stakeholders and programme leadership, with regular executive updates.
Maintain project documentation in SharePoint and other enterprise tools.
Break down complex problems into workstreams and lead cross-department teams to delivery.
Design and embed a systematic change management approach, including governance and portfolio tracking.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including the Transformation Office.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Proposition development and commercialisation: taking new client propositions to market, including product design, technology delivery and vendor management.
Strategic partnership implementation and governance: delivering external partnerships across product launches, client onboarding and operating model design.
International product and service development: piloting solutions for emerging client demand across multiple markets.
Sales enablement and data access: building tools that give sales teams better access to client and business data.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Asset management experience, with knowledge of asset management products and vehicles.
Previous experience in a similar project management role, with a track record of establishing and executing change management processes.
Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. - Able to manage shifting priorities independently in a demanding environment.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into a clear story for senior managers.
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