Lead Project Manager

Who are we? At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries. Reporting to the Director - Program Management , the Lead Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Large to moderately complex projects for a defined segment of strategic initiatives from project definition and intake to transition to full operational support.   Roles & Responsibilities: Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member’s roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures. Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes. Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Continual identification, qualification and tracking of risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status. Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required. Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements. Responsible for the smooth transition through each phase of the Project and proper communication between the various responsible groups setting clear expectations and holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities on the program and within the various projects Serve as the primary interface with stakeholders and the project sponsor to ensure objectives and customer-focused requirements are defined and aligned with company directions. Educates team members in project management principles, methods, processes and tools. Keeps up-to-date and educated in skills related to all project management and ensures this information is disseminated throughout the process. Responsible for ensuring the project team utilizes IT defined tools and standards, processes and procedures Establish and/or assist client with configuring system…