Project Manager recruitment

Job ID: 20345

Position Description:
In today's financial markets, trade-processing life cycles undergo constant change. From pre-trade analysis to post-trade risk management, settlement and regulatory compliance, it has never been more important to be in control. SunGard provides solutions for today's investment banking. Whether it be trading high volumes or creating complex structures, managing your exposures or operational control, there's a SunGard solution for it. SunGard's Capital Markets and Investment Banking solutions: Support cross-asset trading and trading strategies with Front Arena Support enterprise-wide, market and credit risk management with Adaptiv Nine trillion in securities lending is managed on SunGard's capital markets solutions Twelve of the world's top 25 banks use SunGard's Adaptiv
Job Overview:
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for large, strategic projects in China as well as to provide guidance for Project Coordinators and Consultants working on Adaptiv/Front Arena projects in China by assisting them to deliver on schedule and within the budget agreed with the client. The role will therefore require coaching of the Project Mangers as well as working with the regional Professional Services Head to make sure projects are correctly resourced, potential risks are identified early and appropriate action is taken as well as forecasted revenue targets are met. Regular internal and external communication is a key function of this job.

Position Requirements:
Essential Experience Required:
• Must possess strong background in financial software implementation projects.
• Thorough understanding of Capital Markets.
• Candidate has to possess background that includes being responsible for executing and successfully completing at least 5 complex projects with project value of US$500k+ in each case.
• At least 2 years of team management experience (team with at least 5 college degree consultants).
• Understanding of cultural challenges of working within a global financial services provider.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's/Master degree in computer science or finance with at least 5 years working experience in financial services industry, preferably with CM products

Essential Skills Required:
• Must possess excellent Mandarin and English written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Project.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, as position demands a high level of interaction with Client's/SunGard's consultants and senior management of Client/SunGard

Competencies:
• Strong "Can Do" attitude.
• Willingness to do what is required to get the job done.
• Ability to work across functions.
• Global empathy and basic understanding of cultures
• Resilience and problem solving skills