Project Manager 2

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics, and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Cayman Islands based Project Manager to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain, and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

As a Project Manager you will lead and manage medium to large projects within our dynamic software engineering team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager who has a strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies with the ability to manage a diverse range of projects, working effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders for efficient project implementation.

As an integral member of the organization, your role will encompass overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and driving the successful delivery of state-of-the-art software products whilst fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. You have strong people management skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plans that are in alignment with business objectives. Advanced knowledge of risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and the ability to identify and mitigate project risks and resolve conflicts effectively. 

This position will report to the Lead IT Project Manager, who reports to the IT Portfolio Manager, and plays a key role in the Project Management Center of Practice (COP). 

The ideal candidate boasts a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, strong stakeholder management skills, a clear understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. 

Familiarity with Change Management Methodologies would be advantageous.

Project Planning and Management 

• Coordinate and oversee the lifecycle of multiple medium to large technology projects utilizing suitable methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
• Manage and update project artefacts within the project planning tool, Monday.com
• Adhere to the Maples project delivery framework, ensuring relevant sign-off is received at each phase of the project from Portfolio Manager, Project Sponsors, Product Owners, and delivery teams
• Effectively communicate project expectations to stakeholders in a timely manner, liaising with them on an ongoing basis
• Monitor project progress, identify, and support the team in resolving any issues or risks that may impact project deliverables and success. Provide IT and Business management teams with project progress, issues, and risks through status reports
• Demonstrate expertise in risk and issue management; document risks and implement mitigation plans. Escalate risks to Project Lead, Portfolio Manager, and project team in a timely and efficient manner
• Lead and organize project status and working group meetings. Manage agendas, meeting minutes, and presentation materials
• Facilitate Lessons Learned and Retrospective sessions, implementing process enhancements
• Conduct project budgeting and variance analysis as required. Maintain accurate project documentation and project artefacts in the company's approved document repository
• Utilise and incorporate change management best practices and principles into the entire project lifecycle to achieve project objectives

 Stakeholder Management 

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, senior management, and Project Sponsors. Regularly communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders to help manage expectations
• Support the Portfolio Manager and Product Owner in managing expectations for project deliverables, stakeholder communications, and with implementing project governance
• Follow best practice and keep stakeholders well informed
• Consistently receives excellent feedback from senior stakeholders
• Engage with and influence stakeholder groups at a senior management level with the purpose of implementing identified solutions, prioritizing requirements, and ensuring that the necessary resources are in place to support business requirements
• Engage with colleagues to prioritize change, conduct impact assessments, and push back on change requests as necessary 

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Leadership, etc.)
• PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE 2, or similar project management certification
• Prosci Change Management Certificate or similar change management certificate a plus
• Extensive experience as an IT Project Manager delivering a wide variety of software projects, both in-house and vendor-led
• Strong familiarity with agile and waterfall project management methodologies
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Stays current with industry standards and changes and demonstrates this knowledge through implementation
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to organize, direct, motivate and inspire others
• Good knowledge of IT Infrastructure/Operations
• Experience working in a law firm or other professional service industry also a plus

BENEFITS & REWARDS 

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

 ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey, and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Maples’ standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made. 

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