The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) ยท 1 month ago
Lead Associate Principal, Enterprise Project Management Office
Chicago - 125 S Franklin
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity. The Lead Associate Principal-EPMO is responsible for developing and maintaining departmental procedures, leading cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement of EPMO processes to support OCC's strategic initiatives.
FinanceFinancial ServicesProperty Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain departmental procedures and control frameworks aligned with compliance standards
Lead process gap analysis of controls to key regulations and industry standards
Implement continuous compliance monitoring methodologies and processes
Lead collaboration between Project Management and Project Governance teams to ensure operational effectiveness
Partner with first line GRC and second line of defense representatives to enhance process integration
Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships to drive strategic alignment
Drive continuous improvement of EPMO processes through data analysis and performance metrics
Support delivery of OCC's strategic initiatives through enhanced project management practices
Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools that improve efficiency, quality, and governance
Develop executive dashboards demonstrating control adherence and improvement opportunities
Prepare and deliver strategic reporting to support organizational decision-making
Credibly challenge and advise on potential and emerging risks across project portfolios
Qualification
Required
Advanced familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)
Strong understanding of control frameworks and governance methodologies
Experience with regulatory compliance requirements in a highly regulated environment
Proven ability to manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle from initiation through completion
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries, particularly between business and technical teams
Self-directed with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Highly effective organization and planning skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills for executive-level reporting
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)
Experience with Agile tools such as Jira
Ability to develop and interpret dashboards and reports demonstrating control adherence
Experience in driving process improvement through data analysis
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or related field, required
8+ years of experience in project management or project leadership role required
Preferred
Master's degree in related field preferred
Experience in financial services or regulated industry preferred
Proficiency with Confluence preferred
Advanced knowledge of application development and testing processes preferred
Knowledge of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms and tools preferred
Experience with cross-functional process improvement initiatives preferred
PMP Certification or equivalent preferred
Agile Certification or equivalent preferred
Benefits
A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
401k Employer Match
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Company
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Hoag
Chief Information Officer
Kristen Baldwin
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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