Senior Project Manager - Rabobank - New York, NY

Our Organization

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, real estate, and renewable energy project financing. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank is one of the largest and safest banks in the world, with nearly $1 trillion in assets and operations in more than 40 countries, and ranks among the highest rated private banks by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. Rabobank is a premier bank to the international food and agriculture industry, as well as a leading financier of solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy infrastructure projects.

In the Americas, Rabobank is present in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay, providing both retail and wholesale banking services as well as real estate and leasing services. The bank’s wholesale banking products focus on these banking areas:

Lending and Credit

Trade and Commodity Finance

Acquisition Finance

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Finance

Global Client Solutions

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory

Capital Markets

Your Function:
Project Management & Administration (part of IS&D, North America Wholesale) provides the support services to both department leadership and business areas. Some of these services may include but are not limited to:

Project Management

Business Analysis

Test Management

Additional support for department and project portfolio as needed

Job Holder will provide local project management services for large, medium projects and support Department objectives. While the Job Holder will report, hierarchically, to ISD Manager of Business Management and Services, each individual project will have its own reporting structure.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
As Project manager Job Holder have the following responsibilities for each project they manage:

Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.

Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope

Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client

Effectively applies Prince2 methodology and enforces project standards.

Sets and manages client expectations

Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures

Minimizes our exposure and risk on project

Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.

Manages project budget.

Ensures timely and accurate payment of invoicing, and monitors all costs for project.

Understands basic cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.

Understands our invoicing procedures.

Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.

Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal discussions.

Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.

Holds regular status meetings with project team.

Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.

Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.

Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on projects

Your Profile:
Job Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
Certified in a leading Project Management Methodology [Prince 2 preferred]

Solid track record of delivery for several large projects on time and in budget

5 to 7 years of financial industry experience

IT project delivery experience in several functional areas, for example: Operations, Finance, Compliance, Front Office

Able to communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.

Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Able to develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

Builds a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives.

Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator’s career interests.

Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change

Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.

Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.

Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.

Manages day-to-day client interaction.

Sets and manages client expectations.

Approves team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.

Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.

Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Manages the process of innovative change effectively

Desirable:
MBA or Higher Education in Project Management

Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.

Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices

Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.

Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.

Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.

Helps team execute career development plans.

Leads internal teams/task forces

We Offer:
Rabobank New York Branch offers a comprehensive benefits program that is among the finest in the industry featuring:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Defined Contribution (401k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation based on position and length of service

Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans

Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Also offering:
Portable Voluntary Benefits including Pet Insurance

Automobile and Homeowner’s Insurance

Cancer Protection Plan

Legal Insurance Plan

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

Interested?

Candidates who are interested in this role are encouraged to apply directly online including their resume and related documents. If you have any questions, you can email Rachel.Marshalsea@Rabobank.com .