Principal Project Manager/Program Manager
Apply NowCompany: SimCorp A/S
Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
Who we are
For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world's leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.
SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Brse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients, with SimCorp as the overarching company brand and Axioma as a key product brand.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.
Why this role is important to us
At SimCorp, we help some of the biggest financial institutions in the world be successful by simplifying their accounting, operations, and investments. We do this through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. High quality, performing, secure, and cost-effective software and professional project delivery are at the core of what we do.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Project Manager/Program Manager with leadership qualities to manage complex and strategic client projects. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software implementation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet client specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and customer support, to ensure a seamless transition from sales to implementation.
You will manage client deliverables, implementation teams, individual contributors, and other Product management roles as part of project management. This is a role in North America reporting to SimCorp North America Project Management.
What you will be responsible for
What we value
You have an excellent understanding of our clients' business processes across asset managers, fund managers, banks, insurance companies and pension plans. You have a proven track record in delivering multi-stream projects in complex business environments.
Most important is that you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. We would expect you to be proficient in several of the following skills and be able to upskill to a high standard for the remainder.
Next steps
Please send us your application via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. To make sure you receive our emails please check your junk/spam folder and add SimCorp to the safe list of your e-mail contacts.
Please note: Only applications sent through our system will be processed.
For any questions you are welcome to contact Julia Temor, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at Julia.Temor@simcorp.com.
For California only: The salary range for this position is $195,495 - 270,000 USD/yr. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.
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For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world's leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.
SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Brse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients, with SimCorp as the overarching company brand and Axioma as a key product brand.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.
Why this role is important to us
At SimCorp, we help some of the biggest financial institutions in the world be successful by simplifying their accounting, operations, and investments. We do this through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. High quality, performing, secure, and cost-effective software and professional project delivery are at the core of what we do.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Project Manager/Program Manager with leadership qualities to manage complex and strategic client projects. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software implementation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet client specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and customer support, to ensure a seamless transition from sales to implementation.
You will manage client deliverables, implementation teams, individual contributors, and other Product management roles as part of project management. This is a role in North America reporting to SimCorp North America Project Management.
What you will be responsible for
- Responsible for all aspects of SimCorp Dimension implementation projects with primary focus on high complexity projects/programs and clients in terms of client engagement, resource and financial management, and stakeholder complexity.
- Leading project execution with a focus on providing greater customer value and outcomes while better measuring and reducing risk for SimCorp.
- Overseeing and driving requirements and configuration build in a project, where we apply new Services and standards
- Manages implementation-related workstreams in the project, identifying all required tasks, dependencies, working with business consultants to time/resource estimate for inclusion in the overall program plan, as well as providing regular status updates.
- Collaborating with implementation teams and individual contributors, as well as other Engineering and Product management roles, as part of project management
- Meeting milestones for delivery as well as overviewing and managing risks
- Managing stakeholder complexity internally
- Contributing to improvement and documentation of best practices for implementation projects globally in collaboration with Global PMO
- Creating and maintaining required project artefacts such as project plan, reports and RAID change requests
- Applies industry standard project management techniques in a services organization to define and manage scope and risks/issues.
- Establishes and manages transparent project governance structure and adheres to standard project management processes and procedures.
- Manages delivery on time, budget, and quality relative to the baseline project plan and associated financials and in accordance with the Statement of Work.
- Clearly communicates business challenges, including risks and issues, to our customers. Effectively solicits customer feedback and puts the customer in a position to make informed decisions using data and metrics.
- Demonstrates the ability to set and manage client expectations and actively manages project financials.
- Displays confidence in presenting to all levels in an organization and understanding the audience when communicating.
- Is open to new things and learns from mistakes. Sees the opportunities in changes and adapts quickly.
- Acts as a mentor and coach to less experienced colleagues.
- Flexibility to travel to customer sites within the US or Canada as needed
What we value
You have an excellent understanding of our clients' business processes across asset managers, fund managers, banks, insurance companies and pension plans. You have a proven track record in delivering multi-stream projects in complex business environments.
Most important is that you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. We would expect you to be proficient in several of the following skills and be able to upskill to a high standard for the remainder.
- Proven track record in delivering multi-stream projects in complex business environments
- Preferred SimCorp Dimension implementation experience
- Preferred to lead projects on the West Coast
- PMI/PMP/Prince 2 or equivalent certification
- Knowledge and experience with SimCorp Dimension and/or implementation of SimCorp Dimension or similar solutions
- Solid understanding of investment operations
- Familiarity with implementation focused projects in the Financial Technology sector
- Excellent Leadership, communication and presentation skills
- Strong negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills
- Ability to work on projects in different Time Zones
- Fluency in English
- Readiness to travel to customer sites with flexibility to work from home or remote from our offices
Next steps
Please send us your application via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. To make sure you receive our emails please check your junk/spam folder and add SimCorp to the safe list of your e-mail contacts.
Please note: Only applications sent through our system will be processed.
For any questions you are welcome to contact Julia Temor, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at Julia.Temor@simcorp.com.
For California only: The salary range for this position is $195,495 - 270,000 USD/yr. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.
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