Project Manager/Business Analyst

Our client is hiring a Project Manager/Business Analyst on a long-term contract basis.

Work Location: New York, New York

Work Model: Hybrid

Summary:

The Operations Optimization and Enablement team partners with Data and Regulatory Operations functions in defining strategy and associated operating models and managing program execution. The team is solutions oriented and leverages deep domain expertise to make an impact across all core operations functions. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using cutting-edge AI tools to produce engaging and high-quality content, expanding content creation capabilities, and driving audience engagement.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Lead and manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and risk management plans

Monitor project progress, track milestones, and proactively address any roadblocks or issues

Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders effectively

Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions

Business Analysis:

Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and document review

Model and analyze business processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization

Translate business needs into clear, concise, and actionable technical specifications

Validate and verify solutions to ensure they meet business requirements

Communicate business requirements and analysis findings to technical teams and stakeholders

GEN AI Strategy and Initiatives:

Develop a comprehensive operational strategy for leveraging generative AI to improve efficiency, automation, and innovation within core business processes

Identify key operational areas where generative AI can have the biggest impact, process automation or data analysis

Conduct thorough assessments of existing processes and systems to determine the feasibility and potential ROI of integrating generative AI solutions

Develop detailed implementation plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Lead cross-functional teams to execute the implementation of generative AI solutions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives

Develop training programs and documentation to support the adoption of generative AI tools by operational teams

Risk and Control:

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Required Qualifications:

Extensive experience in business analysis and project management roles, specifically within the Data domain

Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders across business, operations, technology and compliance, including those at senior levels

Ability to rationalize and work through organizational change. Proven track record in terms of evaluating process performance across key metrics and envisioning ways to reengineer the process to create significant improvement across all key variables

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis

Experience in designing business process models and solutioning in order to support strategic design decision

Proven ability to manage complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact by weighing various action plans and balancing potentially conflicting need

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis

Minimum 10 years of experience

Having exposure to AI in the workplace will be a huge plus

Pay Rate: $79 - $100

Job ID: 84061