Associate Project Manager - (Technology / Payments / Banking

Leads assigned projects from project initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. Ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success including delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor. Drives to mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes. Understands the business/group and facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively. Directs, manages, and coordinates team members including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants and contractors, as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations.Leads small to medium complexity projects.Plays a support role on larger projects.Manages/validates financial forecasts and conducts ongoing reconciliation.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Provides guidance to the project sponsor on the implementation and sustainment of projects, resulting in successful project outcomes.Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including business, operational and technology deliverables. Ensures all project processes are completed.Ensures change management plans are developed, socialized and consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption.