Perficient: Project Manager With Financial Services Asset Management Experience

OverviewAt Perficient you’ll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you’ll do it with cutting-edge technologies, thanks to our close partnerships with the world’s biggest vendors. Our network of offices across North America, as well as locations in India and China, will give you the opportunity to spread your wings, too.We’re proud to be publicly recognized as a “Top Workplace” year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.The Project Manager role is intended to manage and adapt continuously to project goals. This highly collaborative role will need to work closely with all departments, including account, creative and technology teams, in order to deliver quality solutions to our customers.This position is REMOTEResponsibilitiesThe position is for a Senior project specialist who will manage large new business implementations for Asset Servicing services.The implementation projects will be client facing and strong communication skills to host client and internal calls and attend client presentations are necessary.The project management for the implementation of services includes: reporting and tracking project status, managing project meetings and workshops, monitoringrisks, issues, and dependencies through weekly reports, CAIR log, and project plans, escalate delays or issues that will significantly impact project delivery, maintainopen communication with project initiators, operations, front office, technology, senior management, and clients, and lastly to deliver within the agreed upon deadline.This role also supports US Client Onboarding strategy by supporting management in any function specific initiatives and employee engagement directives .The Ideal Candidate Will Have Qualifications Project Management experience – not just “talk” but roll up their sleeves in a hands on capacity. Project Management Certification is a plus. Experience with MS Project is required Must have work experience in Asset servicing or Asset Management. Subject matter knowledge and/or understanding of Middle Office, Alternatives ( e.G. Hedge Funds, Fund of funds, Real Estate, Private Equity) or Fund AccountingOperations knowledge would be a huge plus. Assertive, able to push back in a professional manner, challenge ideas/solutions Effective communication skills are critical – written, verbal, presentation (includes preparation and presentation of Executive level SteeringCommittee decks, publishing key meeting notes, etc.) Risk/Issue management and ability to escalate in a timely and proactive manner Lead internal cross-functional teams/dynamics – negotiation/influence required to ensure the Program remains on track Adherence to client Middle Office implementation lifecycle discipline and production/oversight of key artifactsBachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.7-10 years of total work experience preferred. Governance, Project Management, experience or experience within one or more of the asset servicing functions is preferred.Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.More About PerficientPerficient is the leading digital transformation consulting firm serving Global 2000 and enterprise customers throughout North America. With unparalleled information technology, management consulting and creative capabilities, Perficient and its Perficient Digital agency deliver vision, execution and value with outstanding digital experience, business optimization and industry solutions.Our work enables clients to improve productivity and competitiveness; grow and strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and partners; and reduce costs. Perficients professionals serve clients from a network of offices across North America and offshore locations in India and China. Traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Perficient is a member of the Russell 2000 index and the S& P SmallCap 600 index.Perficient is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national, origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.Select work authorization questions to ask when applicants apply Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.G. H-1B visa status)?