Senior Project Manager

## Senior Project ManagerApplylocations: Saint Petersburg, Florida - United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0011462**Job Description Summary**Manages Enterprise Data and Services, Change the Business (CTB) Releases for large and/or multiple projects including Regulatory, Wealth Management, PCG, Data Science and Architecture initiatives with significant impact on business processes and technology used firm wide. Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans with substantial latitude. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems and has extensive contact with internal clients and the business. Manages complex projects from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation, using broad and extensive input from industry and/or business unit subject matter experts.**Job Description*****This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.******Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.*****Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Conducts preliminary investigation for all project requests by reviewing requirements and specifications and testing and by reviewing support and training plans to ensure they are aligned with organizational priorities, business plans and objectives.* Provides a proactive interface between project stakeholders and senior management team to ensure complete and accurate definitions of business requirements and delivery of business applications.* Identifies, defines and documents complex business and technical requirements, processes and deliverables.* Develops, prepares, presents and maintains project plans, including staffing requirements, cost estimates, detailed budgets and work breakdown structures and schedules.* Performs project risk assessments, including identifying key risk factors, providing effective mitigation strategies and assigning contingency action plans to both schedules and budgets* Delivers systems on appropriate platforms in compliance with established technology standards, including monitoring testing, executing quality assurance checks and ensuring information technology acceptance criteria is met prior to implementation.* Manages all aspects of the project budget including creating and maintaining resource allocations and actively tracking costs to the approved budget.* Applies established project methodologies to manage projects: uses change control templates and processes, manages time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools, monitors budgets, and coordinates resource acquisition and utilization.* Partners with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.* Proficient in Agile methodologies and can work with TFS (Azure DevOps) to create and manage Sprints, queries and dashboards* Capable to handling large cross-functional teams, guide the teams through Agile Sprints, conduct and manage Agile ceremonies**Experience and Skills:*** Manages projects and teams, including: + Applying established methodologies + Using change control templates and processes + Managing time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools + Monitoring budgets; coordinating resource acquisition and utilization + Maintaining precise documentation/artifacts required as part of PMO and Internal Audit + Serving as a liaison with internal customers and external suppliers + Communicating regularly with project stakeholders.* Knowledge of the following: + Application development and project life cycle methodologies and standards. + Agile Methodologies + Project selection and approvals; budgeting and business case preparation and analysis; and project initiation and planning, including work breakdown structures and forecasting. + Experience managing large complex release cycles highly preferred + Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering. + Information technology support and technical documentation. + Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations. + Business planning and analysis. + MS Project + Azure DevOps (TFS) + SmartSheets + Project budget interfaces with other accounting systems.**Licenses/Certifications:*** PMP or equivalent certification highly preferred.* CSM or equivalent certification highly preferred**Education**Bachelor’s: Business Administration, High School (HS) (Required)**Work Experience**General Experience - 6 to 10 years**Certifications**Other Certification Not Listed - Other**Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.#LI-TC1 #J-18808-Ljbffr