SG- Principal Project Manager (Banking/Investment Management)

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WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading! WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US In SimCorp, we assist some of the biggest financial institutions in the world to be efficient by simplifying their investments, accounting, and operations. We do this through IT systems, processes, financial knowledge but also through offering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and Business Service. Principal Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the implementation projects with primary focus on high complexity projects/programs and clients in terms of client engagement, resource and financial management, and stakeholder complexity. They will lead project execution with a focus on providing greater customer value and outcomes while better measuring and reducing risk for SimCorp. What you will be responsible for Lead the execution of complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, client expectations, and organizational objectives Develop and manage detailed project plans, including resource allocation, budgets, timelines, and milestones Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring that all project tasks are executed efficiently and effectively Oversee the identification and management of project risks, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track Communicate regularly with stakeholders and senior leadership to provide updates on project status, risks, and issues Monitor and report on project performance using key metrics, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful delivery Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and are in line with client requirements Drive the continuous improvement of project management practices, implementing best practices and refining processes for optimal efficiency Provide leadership and mentorship to junior project managers, encouraging collaboration and sharing expertise to ensure successful project execution Ensure that project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with organizational standards What we value You have a thorough understanding of our clients’ business processes across asset managers, fund managers, banks, insurance companies and pension plans. You have expertise in managing and delivering multi-stream projects in complex business settings. Further, you possess the following qualifications: Effective leadership skills and ability to motivate and engage employees Ability to build and develop solid customer relationships Ability to make sound decisions by pursuing ways to balance quality, cost, risk and resources Great time management and prioritization skills Effective planning, execution, and coordination skills Caring attitudes and the capacity to hear what others say Effective communication and presentation skills Expertise in negotiation, advocacy, and managing conflicts Fluency in English Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience PMI/Prince 2 or equivalent certification Readiness to travel to customer sites with flexibility to work from home or remote from our offices BENEFITS: Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work and life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model. Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days. NEXT STEP: Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. WHO WE ARE: For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. **We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.** #Li-Hybrid