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MUFG · 6 days ago

Technology Project Management, Vice President

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $157K/yr

12+ years exp

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups, dedicated to making a difference for clients and communities. The role involves managing large-scale technology projects within the Financial Services sector, providing strategic leadership, ensuring project alignment, and fostering collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technology project / program management and documentation to support large technology projects with multiple moving parts and a large group of stakeholders

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

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

Develop and implement strategic technical project plans that align with business objectives and foster effective cross-functional collaboration. Continuous maintenance of plans, adjusting to evolving project requirements

Clearly communicate project status, risks, and impacts to stakeholders, tailoring messaging to suit different audiences; escalate critical concerns as needed

Proactively oversee dependencies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges and minimize risks

Manage, track and update project financial / budget on a periodic basis to ensure project budget utilization, support overall financial targets and resource recoveries

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

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

Gain a thorough knowledge of MUFG's tools, procedures, and methods to efficiently oversee projects, coordinate deliverables, and engage stakeholders

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

Qualification

Financial Services ExperienceProject ManagementLeadership AbilitiesAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProcess OptimizationPMP CertificationAgile MethodologiesLean Six SigmaCollaboration

Required

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

12+ years of project management experience leading cross functional programs

10+ years of experience working in the financial services industry

Exhibit outstanding influencing & negotiation skills to effectively drive project efforts

Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent 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

Excellent 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