Senior Project Manager

Job Description

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the worlds largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&Cs products and services.Senior Project ManagerWant to work in a dynamic environment at the intersection of Wall Street and Technology Advent Software, a leading provider of award-winning software and services for the global investment management industry, is seeking a Project Manager.The Project Manager will be responsible for implementing our software solutions in organisations such as asset managers, hedge funds, wealth managers and private banks in EMEA. This Project Manager at Advent Software is a challenging leadership role. This is a unique opportunity to add significant value and build a comprehensive network within the investment management industry.Job Responsibilities Lead implementation teams. Motivate and inspire implementation consultants and client representatives. Facilitate handover from Sales to Professional Services. Scope and price implementation projects. Schedule project tasks and events. Conduct implementation planning workshops. See to that projects are running on time, on budget and within scope. Manage client expectations and concerns. Chair project meetings. Maintain project status. Review and approve consultants time and expenses. Comply with the Advent Implementation Methodology (AIM). Assisting sales with estimation of implementation services.Desired Qualifications Strong leadership skills. Excellent communication skills (English is a must have) A positive and winning personality. Collaborative, pragmatic and flexible. Strong time and resource management skills. Proven track record as a Project Manager of complex and high profile software solutions. Knowledge of the investment management industry. Good understanding of financial instruments (stocks, bonds, options, etc.). Experience with portfolio management systems is a plus. Strong IT/technical skills. (Cloud, MS Windows, SQL, UNIX, data integration, data conversions etc.) Is a great plus. Ability to travel 10-30%. University-level degree Project Management certification (PRINCE2 and/or PMP/PMI) A client, team and solution oriented attitude.Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Keyskills :
Data Integration Data Conversions project management Leadership Investment Management communication

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