Company Description

Job Description

Project Manager

This is a contract opportunity.

This is an in-office opportunity in New York, NY.

About this position

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in the Global Supplier Services organization, serving as the primary liaison between GSS/Global Market Data and technology teams throughout the program management life cycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead ongoing Stakeholder steering committee meetings.
• Track enhancements, issues, data quality, and functionality testing, including providing ad hoc Tableau support to the Global Market Data team.
• Coordinate implementation efforts across teams.
• Develop, maintain, and proactively communicate training materials, how-to guides, and best practice documents for end users.
• Manage project prioritization and resource allocation, acting at a project manager level.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders to analyze needs and align product roadmap with strategic goals.
• Develop detailed product feature specifications, ensuring clear documentation and understanding among relevant teams.
• Ensure regular, concise, and clear communication with key stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop, track, and report on project plans, managing deliverables and dependencies across projects.
• Mitigate roadblocks to achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience working within a Project Management/Agile framework, representing Stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• Effective communication and interaction with all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Market Data/Expense Management and Reporting Experience within the investment banking/financial services sector.
• 10+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Proficiency in Agile project management methodology.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Extensive experience with Tableau.

Systems Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project), with macro skills preferred.
• Knowledge of Tableau capabilities and functionality.
• Experience with General Ledger query tools, Ariba procurement systems, and Market Data inventory management tools (e.g., TRGScreen’s FITS/Optimize Spend, Calero’s MDSL, etc.).

Additional Information:

• This role is in the financial services sector.
• 12-month contract with the possibility of extending/converting

Pay Range:

• Pay Range: $45-$55/hour.

YUPRO Placement is the nation’s leading skills-first placement firm placing and promoting historically overlooked talent into permanent hire, apprenticeship, and contract job assignments. We represent clients who support skills first inclusive hiring practices. YUPRO Placement is an equal opportunity employer.