Project Overview: Securities Services in Northern Trust are looking for an experienced professional to join their Strategic Execution Office and support with Intake, Demand Management, Project Prioritization, and Process Adoption.

Contractor's Role: Assist with the team project managers and team with reporting and decision-making

Qualifications:
• Experience working as a Project Manager with both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to communicate to all levels of seniority in a way that is concise and succinct
• Strong team player – demonstrated ability to work well with teams to drive towards a common goal
• High level of energy and enthusiasm
• Proactive and able to contribute ideas for process improvements; committed to continuous improvement through innovation and simplification
• Able to use influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient using Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Sharepoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI to pull reporting

Nice to Have:
• PMP certification is a plus
• Experience using Clarity PPM is a plus
• Financial Services experience is a plus

Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Manages all project requests for the Securities Services delivery portfolio, assisting with decisions around prioritization and resource capacity
• Works with platforms / tools such as Sharepoint and Power BI to review project requests entering the Intake process, facilitate approval decisions, and create reporting materials for leadership
• Develop strong working relationships with interdepartmental personnel
• Facilitates communication to stakeholders at all levels
• Supports communication and presentations prepared for executive leadership
• Supports the creation and update of procedures and policies for the Strategic Execution Office
• Develops an expert understanding of the Intake process and identifies areas to mature Intake and Demand Management within the Securities Services department
• Apply strong facilitation skills to lead meetings for decision-making and status updates on Intake and the Strategic Execution Office
• Works closely with the Strategic Execution Office lead to support day-to-day tasks (this includes assisting with the preparation of regular Council meetings and overseeing governance for project delivery)

Required Skills : Project management, demand management, project prioritization, and process adoption.
Basic Qualification : strong communication, high energy, team player, facilitate communication between stakeholders, facilitate approval decisions.
Additional Skills : strong communication, high energy, team player, facilitate communication between stakeholders, facilitate approval decisions.100% remote
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :100% remote
Project Verification Info :
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :Yes
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
Type of project :Project Management Office
Master Job Title :Proj. Mgr: Engineering (Non-IT/Non-Telecom)
Branch Code :Chicago