Company DescriptionIQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.**Job Description**:This is not your typical Project manager role. Working as Project Manager for IQ-EQ will require you to have a womb to tomb mastery of project management methodologies to be applied to ongoing initiatives in IQ-EQ to ensure predictable and successful delivery. You won't just be taking down the minutes of the meeting because you will need to have the vision and a thirst for change, transformation and continuous improvement.Project Management is not an easy job, therefore we need someone who is expressive and vocal in identifying and mitigating risks, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery while maintaining a good working relationship with all participants.A proactive team player who initiates improvements at the same time adheres to the team's standard methodology and governance processes.**Responsibilities (how we will measure success)**- Contribute to strategic growth and operational development of the Firm by managing a suite of projects ongoing throughout the IQ-EQ Group- Adhere to the team's standard methodology and governance processes including use of approved templates and checklists- Responsible for all aspects of Project Management, including but not limited to; Initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling including change control and project closure - ensuring predictable and successful delivery- Organizing and motivating project teams, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery- Effective and Transparent communications ensuring the flow of information to all stakeholders involved- Ongoing contribution towards continuous development and improvement of Change Delivery methodologies, templates and checklists**Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)**- Define the scope of assigned projects in conjunction with the Project Sponsor- Devise the overall approach to delivering individual projects, making use of the internal methodology tailoring matrix- Preparation of project documentation in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts for example:- Project Initiation Requests- Project Initiation Documentation- Product and Work Package Descriptions- End Stage reports and Stage Gate Readiness Assessment Documents- Test Strategy, Plans and Scripts- Closure Reports- Determine objectives and measures that each project will be evaluated against upon completion and track ongoing progress. Prepare related benefits assessments- Select, lead and motivate your project team both internally and externally, establishing a team culture within the assigned projects- Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary- Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans- Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments, including option papers and recommendations- Manage a range of stakeholders from junior to senior level across all locations- Manage and monitor project budgets to ensure delivered within agreed budget- Adhere to internal project methodology and governance- Track all time spent on projects in NetSuite ensuring that resource time is also captured and monitored- Communication and engagement planning- Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact- Liaise with various departments to ensure Service Transition is successful, including the training team in relation to training needs arising from projects and related solutions- Production of closure reports, evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project - ensure capture of lesson on the team's central lessons log.**Other**- Support other departments as required within the confines of the Project Manager role- Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm**Qualifications**:**Must Have**:- 2+ years' experience of end to end project management across a variety of different types of complex projects- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills- Can do attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, and working under pressure- Ability to take initiative and self-manage- Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills- Use of Project Management software- Ability to take a creative approach to resolve a range of issues- Project Management qualification- Fluent in the English Language**Nice to Have**:- Experience in operating within a firm that shares some of the following features:- Globally distributed teams- Financial Services- Fast-paced and rapidly evolving e
