| Location | McLean, VA |
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Please include the following at the top of each candidate resume - Resumes without completed templates and/or vetting questions will not be considered. Responses to vetting questions are to be provided directly from the candidates.
MSP Owner: Ashley Parker
Location: Full-time on-site M-F in Mclean
Assignment Type: Contract Only
Scheduled End: 12/31/2026
Work Authorization: This requirement is open to sponsored candidates through sub-vendors - one layer deep. The candidates must be W2 employees of the sub vendor.
Bill Rate: ***|MAX
Conversion Salary Range (if applicable): N/A
Must Have Qualifications: Candidates must have 7+ years of program management experience. This role requires a balanced 50/50 split between generalist and technical program management responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate excellent experience in stakeholder management, reporting, executive leadership communication, identifying and reporting risks, and being solution-oriented to mitigate those risks. Additionally, 50% of the role involves data and system migrations, with experience navigating technologies to the cloud preferred.
Schedule: Standard
Shortlisting Deadline:09/16
Interview Information:
Rounds: 2 rounds
Duration: 30 minutes|45 Minutes
Interview Type: Virtual- video mandatory| On-site second round.
Interview Placeholders: 09/21 at 11:00AM and 1:30 PM; 09/22 at 10:30 AM and 1:00PM
Interview Debrief: 09/24 at 12:30- no suppliers; 09/30 at 10:30- no suppliers
Supplier Vetting Questions
1.How do you tailor your communication style when presenting IT program progress or challenges to non-technical executives? What strategies have you found most effective?
2.Can you walk us through how you translate technical risks and opportunities into language that resonates with non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making?
3.How do you identify and mitigate risks associated with migrating critical data or systems? Please share an example of a migration where risk management was essential.
4.Can you describe your overall approach to managing data and system migration projects? What frameworks or methodologies do you typically use, and why?
JOB DESCRIPTION
7+ years of IT Program Management experience. Ideal candidate is highly organized and excels at stakeholder management and communication. Candidate must be well-rounded project managers with a background in technologies and financial services. Must have working knowledge of Jira or similar PM tools. Experience with capital markets, credit risk, and/or technical systems migration is preferred. Agile or other project management certifications are a plus.
Analyze, interpret, and visualize data to support business decisions within capital markets processes.
Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.
Prepare clear, concise management reports and executive presentations for status and milestone updates.
Liaise with stakeholders across business and technical teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress.
Track project progress, identify risks/issues, and propose solutions to keep initiatives on track.
Support process improvements by analyzing current workflows and recommending data-driven enhancements.
Ensure documentation of project requirements, changes, and outcomes.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of capital markets operations, products, and data flows.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
4-8 years of relevant experience as a Data Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role in Financial Services industry.
Strong understanding of capital markets processes and data (e.g., trade lifecycle, settlements, market data, financial instruments).
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Excellent stakeholder management skills; experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Proficient in preparing management reports and executive-level presentations (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and project management software (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) is a plus.