My Client was established nearly 40 years ago and operates in markets outside the Americas. The company and its subsidiaries now manage more than $270 billion for millions of investors around the world - major institutions as well as private individuals.
Through combining a global reach with a local focus, we have become the UK's largest mutual fund manager and the European leader in pan-European equities. Our efforts across Europe have resulted in us being awarded the leading pan-European Investment House by Lipper, Standard and Poors and Thomson Extel, and the Best Bond Group by Lipper.
Reporting to the Head of Business Strategy, Planning & European Project Office, the Programme Director will be assigned responsibility for one or more key change management programmes in support of the overall strategic development of the European business. The individual will be required to coordinate all responsibilities for the effective management of various projects. This includes scoping projects, identifying and collating business requirements, producing detailed project and resource plans, agreeing scope and plans with all internal stakeholders including support areas such as technology and operations, identifying any blockers/issues that will impact on the progress of the project, developing solutions and managing a project team to deliver a successful implementation.
This is a diverse and challenging role with responsibility for managing all the key internal and external relationships on the programme, as well as providing input to the continued improvement of programme management methods within the firm.
Experience, Proven experience in Fund Management or Fund Distribution businesses
Excellent communication skills including an ability to establish a strong rapport, communicate and influence at all levels Experience in leading an organisation through change
Must be able to promote teamwork and demonstrate best practices on delivery of service, both internally and externally
Proven experience in managing teams
Leadership of cross departmental portfolios of programmes and projects
Experience in simultaneously managing various projects of varying size and budget Must be able to negotiate and secure project resources
Must have experience in developing business cases (in conjunction with the business)
The ability to liaise at all levels of the organisation, from operational level all the way through to strategic level
Relevant degree coupled with a Project Management qualification (PMI or equivalent)
Exceptionally strong relationship building skills
Strong leadership skills and the ability to command respect at all levels within the organisation
Energy, tenacity and strong focus on delivery and results
Ability to operate effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to rapidly assimilate the knowledge required in different situations
Ability to gather complex data from multiple sources and summarise succinctly and coherently in both written and verbal form.
