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Operations Project Manager

Axelon Services Corporation

Jersey City, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Capital Markets, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Economics, Finance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations Management, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, System Validation, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
3 days ago


Pay Rate: $80-$100 hourly 
Location: East Hanover, NJ



Summary:

  • Lead and deliver strategic initiatives across various functions within a banking/capital markets environment
  • Focus on process optimization, risk awareness, and project governance


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage assigned projects through full lifecycle to successful completion
  • Establish and maintain project governance, ensuring adherence to group policies and procedures
  • Define and stabilize project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Engage and secure buy-in from stakeholders and project sponsors
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
  • Drive execution through effective tracking, status reporting, and meeting coordination
  • Ensure clear communication of project goals, budget, risks, and progress
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
  • Manage conflicts and constraints to ensure project success
  • Gather and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews and analysis
  • Develop business requirement documents (BRDs), use cases, workflows, and process maps
  • Analyze and reconcile data from multiple sources to identify gaps and solutions
  • Translate business needs into functional requirements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure alignment
  • Challenge assumptions and recommend practical, scalable solutions
  • Analyze current processes and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and risk control
  • Partner with Operations and IT to assess the impact of process/system changes
  • Support workforce planning based on process improvements and system enhancements
  • Work with business users to define requirements across Front Office to Finance
  • Partner with IT teams to ensure system functionality meets business needs
  • Support testing phases and ensure proper validation of system changes
  • Recommend procedural enhancements to maximize system capabilities
  • Facilitate coordination between IT and business teams throughout implementation


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • 6–8 years of relevant experience in project management and/or business analysis
  • Strong knowledge of banking and capital markets, with exposure to Front Office and Operations
  • Proven expertise in project lifecycle management, governance, and stakeholder management
  • Strong focus on process improvement and risk management


Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with business analysis methodologies and documentation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex situations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts and drive consensus among stakeholders

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Axelon Services Corporation