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MUFG · 3 months ago

Project Manager, Assistant Vice President

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $118K/yr

5+ years exp

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups, striving to make a difference for every client and community served. The selected Project Manager will provide strategic leadership for multiple projects, ensuring alignment and execution within a complex and regulated environment while fostering collaboration across teams.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Provide strategic project leadership and ensure alignment across multiple concurrent projects within a matrixed, complex, and regulated environment

Develop and implement strategic technical project plans that align with organizational objectives and foster effective cross-functional collaboration

Oversee the execution of complex technology projects by managing project resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks

Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities and incorporating best practices

Proactively lead risk mitigation efforts by resolving issues through structured problem-solving, collaboration, and appropriate escalation

Clearly communicate project status, risks, and impacts to stakeholders, tailoring messaging to suit different audiences

Design, develop, and manage milestone plans in a dynamic environment, adjusting to evolving project requirements

Ensure project initiatives are delivered on time and within budget, while supporting organizational processes in a dynamic environment

Partner cross-functionally with business and partner groups to provide strategic and tactical thought leadership to effectively deliver against project commitments

Work with cross-functional teams and influence others to work toward common goals, regardless of resource and time constraints

Report on project status, risks, issues, and key decisions to stakeholders across the organization; escalate critical concerns as needed

Track project-related financials, including software, hardware, and resource allocations

Ensure capital investments related to project delivery are managed efficiently and aligned with organizational priorities

Qualification

Financial Services ExperiencePMP CertificationProject ManagementAgile MethodologyLean Six SigmaAnalytical SkillsCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Finance or related

Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience leading cross functional programs

3+ years of experience working in the financial services industry

Exhibit strong influencing skills to effectively drive project efforts

Demonstrate a proven track record of strong project management in a highly regulated environment, with the ability to quickly establish structure and manage work in a dynamic, complex environment

Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration by supporting team development and knowledge sharing

Strong communication and partnership skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders at all levels across the organization, as well as external partners, to manage, inform, and influence outcomes

Ability to understand, communicate, and manage technical details and dependencies of projects

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills