Program Manager - Asset Management Enablement Office

Overview: Asset Management is in need of experienced Program Manager to support our Enablement Office. As part of team responsible for the transformation and implementation of key initiatives across the Northern Trust Asset Management space, the candidate will play a key role in delivering value for stakeholders across the firm. The high paced, evolving position will provide exposure to a variety of functions, from Portfolio Management, Marketing, Operations, Data and Analytics to regulatory and compliance functions, the Enablement office support the ever changing needs and demands of the Asset Management firm.

Program Manager Role: The individual will be responsible for all parts of Program and individual project management as required, from meeting schedule and organization, meeting minutes, action logs, project plans, budget monitoring forecasting and actual verification. Candidate will also be responsible for overall status and will be leveraged as the "go to" individual for the implementations as a whole. The initial need will focus on our portfolio of data and digital programs and our ability to implement change.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Focus of role is on execution of strategic direction of business functional activities across the spectrum of our portfolio. Project and programs could include but not limited to: Client Onboarding automation and expansion, Strategic Client reporting Initiatives, Re-platforming our OCIO or Direct Indexing capabilities, Technology improvement across our Portfolio management, trading, accounting and performance functions
• Following standard project and program methodology, keeping in mind triple constraints of Time Cost and scope to execute appropriately
• Creates and maintains Project Plans, issue logs, tasks, and risks.
• Creates and maintains overall program direction and overall status.
• Leads complex initiates involving multiple disciplines and or ambiguous issues
• Displays a balanced cross functional perspective, liaising with the business and IT to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
• As a subject matter expert, provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to project teams and sponsor(s)
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering projects or programs within the functional area as well as those that expand functions and business units
• Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and management as appropriate to achieve objective
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, cross functional requirements and project sequencing.
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Gathers all project updates and tracks them according to program direction and structure.
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions
• Maintains NT confidence by keeping information confidential
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Interpret, evaluate and interrelate data and develop integrated analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making
• Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes
• Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations.
• Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting

Experience Level:10+ years experience in the asset management space leading and participating in transformational initiatives. PMP qualification preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Ability to impact and effect change without being confrontational
• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills

Experience in any of the following Asset Management applications or initiatives:

• Significant experience at a buy side asset manager, implementing transformational change and leading initiatives
• Eagle, Aladdin, Eagle Pace, Corric, Code Red, Archer, Tegra 118, Salesforce,
• Experience in cloud based storage and processing inclusive of ADW, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Google Studio, Microsoft Azure, Azure Data factory, Batch or portal.
• Data rendering platforms such as Power BI or previous Northern Trust experience, financial background, team leader

ABOUT NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT

As a leading global asset management firm, our investment expertise, strength and innovation have earned the trust and confidence of the world's most sophisticated institutional and individual investors.

With $1.6 trillion in total assets under management (as of 12/31/2021) and a longstanding fiduciary history of solving complex investment challenges, we believe our strength and stability drive opportunities for our clients. Northern Trust's forward-looking, historically aware investment approach and deep capital markets expertise power a comprehensive set of solutions. Our asset class capabilities range from passive and factor-based, to fundamental active and multi-manager.

WORKING WITH US

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.