Sr Project Manager - Wealth Management
About The Position
The Sr Project Manager works on multiple projects of varying size and complexity at the same time within Northern Trust’s Wealth Management business unit. The role coordinates resources, oversees budgets when applicable, develops project plans, tracks milestones, risks, and dependencies, and facilitates working-group discussions to ensure project activities are completed successfully. It provides project leadership, planning, execution, governance, and direction, and requires knowledge of the Wealth Management business. The position also involves coordinating across business areas that may include front office, middle office, operations, IT, Risk, Legal, and Compliance. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Northern Trust describes its culture as flexible and collaborative, with opportunities for movement within the organization, accessible senior leaders, an inclusive workplace, and a commitment to supporting the communities it serves. The company provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process for individuals with health conditions and disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of project-management-related experience.
- Excellent analytical, consultative, oral and written communication, and judgment skills.
- Ability to lead projects and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to operate independently while executing projects in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration, negotiation, and team building.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- College or university degree.
- Related industry knowledge; in-depth functional or industry knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the Wealth Management business.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects of varying scope and complexity, providing project leadership, planning, execution, governance, and direction.
- Align resources and oversee project budgets when applicable.
- Draft proposals and create and manage detailed project plans, risk logs, and issue logs; submit for capital budgets when applicable.
- Track key milestones, risks, and dependencies, and coordinate activities to support successful project outcomes.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Conduct analysis and develop project scope for projects of varying complexity.
- Develop and maintain business cases and related plans.
- Coordinate and communicate across initiatives and business areas, potentially including front office, middle office, operations, IT, Risk, Legal, and Compliance.
- Prepare for project meetings, including agendas and meeting notes, and manage project communications and other administrative details.
- Understand and actively manage budgetary and resource impacts, including issue resolution.
- Partner with stakeholders to define success metrics and measure progress against them.
- Build relationships across teams and work with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and pension.
- Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and caregiver leave.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
- Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
