Project Manager - Dependency Management - Hybrid

Swift Transportation • Manassas, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. The Project Manager will manage projects of medium complexity, risk and business significance to SWIFT in line with the company's strategy and plan, in close liaison with all relevant departments and to the company E2E project management guidelines. What to Expect: In this role you will: Ensure timely delivery of projects/products in line with agreed functionality, quality, cost and performance in compliance with company procedures and standards, thereby guaranteeing operational success of the product. Deliver SWIFT products with zero defects Define business requirements with the stakeholders and translate those into a project plan with full involvement of the project team. Monitor, maintain and report (to team, customers, project office) on the project status on a continual basis and for the duration of the project Make sure the project stays on track by pro-actively controlling actual status of cost, schedule, quality and resources versus plans and by taking corrective action, resolving cross-departmental conflicts Manage project risks (security, resources, budget, quality), escalating issues and making proposals when appropriate Secure optimal resource utilisation (staff, infrastructure, budget) and match resource levels to project needs (especially people and infrastructure) Define the responsibilities of project members in partnership with line management motivating team members, providing regular feedback, positive recognition, and conducting project appraisal Inform, network and interface with all relevant parties on a needs-basis ensuring they are aware of project progress Study and define, in cooperation with all parties and stakeholders, feasibility and timeliness regarding future commitments Contribute to improving the project management methodology by sharing lessons learned What will make you successful: We are seeking professionals with: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, Science or Economics 8 years of relevant experience within the area of IT product development and/or area of similar complexity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, Science or Economics
• 8 years of relevant experience within the area of IT product development and/or area of similar complexity

Nice To Haves

• MBA

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of projects/products in line with agreed functionality, quality, cost and performance in compliance with company procedures and standards, thereby guaranteeing operational success of the product.
• Deliver SWIFT products with zero defects
• Define business requirements with the stakeholders and translate those into a project plan with full involvement of the project team.
• Monitor, maintain and report (to team, customers, project office) on the project status on a continual basis and for the duration of the project
• Make sure the project stays on track by pro-actively controlling actual status of cost, schedule, quality and resources versus plans and by taking corrective action, resolving cross-departmental conflicts
• Manage project risks (security, resources, budget, quality), escalating issues and making proposals when appropriate
• Secure optimal resource utilisation (staff, infrastructure, budget) and match resource levels to project needs (especially people and infrastructure)
• Define the responsibilities of project members in partnership with line management motivating team members, providing regular feedback, positive recognition, and conducting project appraisal
• Inform, network and interface with all relevant parties on a needs-basis ensuring they are aware of project progress
• Study and define, in cooperation with all parties and stakeholders, feasibility and timeliness regarding future commitments
• Contribute to improving the project management methodology by sharing lessons learned

Benefits

• Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance.
• Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.
• We put you in control of career
• We give you a competitive package
• We help you perform at your best
• We help you make a difference
• We give you the freedom to be yourself
• We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees