Project Manager (Core Banking Transformation)Project Manager (Core Banking Transformation)Ouro is a global financial technology company that serves consumers and enterprise customers worldwide with innovative products and services spanning prepaid, debit, secured credit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions. Ouro's flagship and category defining Netspend prepaid and debit products connect customers with secure, convenient access to global payment networks so they can manage their money and make everyday purchases. Learn more at www.ouro.global.The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and deliver the project(s) according to strict deadlines and within budget while delivering project objectives. This includes planning, executing, and controlling project management activities including, but not limited to: scope, requirements, communication, and budget and resource management, internally & externally. This role also requires close alignment with senior management, steering committees, and other project managers to execute projects on time, on or under budget and with minimal organization disruption to achieve business objectives.Responsibilities:The primary deliverable of this role is to transition, internally deploy and manage a new ledger accounting and reporting system aligned with the Bank of Spain and scalable to launch new products and services quickly.Lead a significant number of cross-functional and highly complex business analysis, project management and general management tasks, including budget management and resource management.Define and document project scope, goals and timing of deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Manage the identification, resolution and escalation of project risks and issues.Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.Create project-based communications (i.e., timelines, updates, informational materials) and distribute information as appropriate.Drive definition of next steps and solutions with other PMs, IT, business owners and management when issues arise.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies throughout the project lifecycle.Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.Personally and proactively deliver difficult/urgent/controversial messages to key stakeholders before mass communication is distributed.Develop and sustain positive working relationships with immediate team members and other key constituents.Develop and sustain a network of working relationships outside of immediate team members with thought-leaders in the company.Lead proactively and passionately while practicing and fostering respectful interaction, transparency and accountability.Effectively manage projects with a span of influence across multiple segments, and/or across a few corporate shared service resources, such as Software Development, Information Security, IT Development, Customer Service, and/or Training.Generate ideas on how methodology could be improved and drive implementation of changes.Responsible for presenting the project and status to the internal and/or external Steering Committee.Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure project alignment with financial reporting standards.Expected Areas of Competence:Project Management experience using agile methodology to successfully migrate and create accounting ledger in a financial institution, preferably Electronic Money Issuer or Bank.Expert level capability and understanding of project management and planning. Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira.Expert facilitation, collaboration, communication and presentation skills.Expert ability to influence and motivate others.Expert customer focus, organizational agility and drive for results.Expert ability to train others on utilizing standard and newly created processes.Excellent analytical skills.Experience managing and delivering multiple, simultaneous, complex projects.Experience operating in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.Comfortable wearing many hats and allowing the job description to fluctuate when needed.Proficient with Google Suite.Experience working with external parties (ex: partners, vendors, customers, contractors, etc.).Experience with data migration and system integration projects.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology preferred.3 years of experience managing and successfully delivering mission-critical projects.
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