Project Manager
Baton Systems
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Purpose
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Project Manager who is passionate about building products that clients love. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and deploying capabilities to clients & the market with a constant focus to deliver on the organisational Objectives & Key Results. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills
● At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager with a proven record of delivering products with a significant business impact.
● Experience in financial services or Fintech – preferably in the capital markets space
● PMP certification, proven proposal writing experience, previous stakeholder management skill
● Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organisational skills
● Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for initiatives
● Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
● Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors and evaluate for interdependencies.
● Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
● Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
● Analyse, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
● Experience in a direct client management role (not just working with the tech team offshore)
● Post Graduate or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
Key Accountabilities
● Strategise, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organisational objectives
● Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
● Maintain organisational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance
● Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
● Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
● Maintain an awareness of interdependencies with other projects and their impact
● Maintaining all project related documents in a common drive for ease of access and to minimise dependency
About Baton Systems
Baton Systems is the global FinTech company that’s taking a fresh approach to post-trade processing. Digitally transforming the industry’s critical market infrastructure with innovative, blockchain-inspired solutions, we empower banks to take control and address the most critical risk, capital and liquidity issues impacting post-trade today.
About Baton People
Our team of smart, energised and passionate people are at the forefront of the revolution now taking place across the entire post-trade process. Founded in 2016 by Silicon Valley technologists and capital market specialists, Baton continues to attract exceptional talent. To learn more about our leadership team click here
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