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Cohen & Steers · 4 months ago

Associate Director, Project Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $125K/yr

6+ years exp

Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients. The Associate Director, Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating IT projects across business units and third-party vendors, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget while acting as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders.

Finance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and manage IT projects by collaborating with business units, IT teams, and external vendors to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables

Oversee and facilitate requirements gathering activities, including brainstorming sessions, interviews, focus groups, and workshops, ensuring clear documentation of business and technical needs

Ensure project requirements align with business objectives and solution designs, providing detailed specifications for developers and stakeholders

Prioritize and organize project requirements to focus efforts on critical business needs, using process modeling and solution function analysis

Review and obtain approval from business stakeholders on documented requirements

Evaluate IT solution designs to ensure they meet business requirements and project goals

Develop and manage use cases and test scenarios, coordinating integration and user acceptance testing (UAT) with business users

Capture and track meeting notes, ensuring action items are assigned and followed through to completion

Maintain project timelines, monitor progress, and report on project status to senior management

Utilize project management tools and document repositories for knowledge sharing and collaboration

Update and create project status reports to ensure visibility on progress, risks, and key milestones

Qualification

Budget & Financial ManagementIT Systems & Software KnowledgeRisk ManagementProject Management MethodologiesSoftware Development Life CycleTools & TechnologiesPMP CertificationScrumCertificationCommunication & PresentationProblem-Solving & Analytical ThinkingTime Management & MultitaskingNegotiation & Conflict ResolutionLeadership & Team Management

Required

6+ years' experience in project management within the financial services industry, preferably asset management

Strong understanding of SDLC and business analysis methodologies

Experience conducting cost/benefit analysis and developing business cases

Proficiency in documentation techniques such as data flow diagrams, interviews, and walkthroughs

Broad knowledge of IT systems, software development, databases, and security techniques

Understanding of budget processes and financial management

Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Is able to abide by the firm's hybrid work arrangement policy in New York City office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

Preferred

PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications are a plus

Company

Cohen & Steers

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Cohen & Steers is a global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets, including real estate securities, listed infrastructure, and natural resource equities, as well as preferred securities and other income solutions.

Founded in 1986

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees