Director, Project Manager

Job Title:

Director, Project Manager

Department:
Information Technology

Reports To:

VP, Project Manager

FLSA Code:
Exempt

Estimated Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

Job Summary:

The Project Manager, Director is responsible for leading and coordinating IT projects across business units and third-party vendors. This role involves overseeing project planning, requirements gathering, execution, testing, and deployment to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget. The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between IT and business stakeholders, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/

Activities:

* Lead and manage IT projects by collaborating with business units, IT teams, and external vendors to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

* Oversee and facilitate requirements gathering activities, including brainstorming sessions, interviews, focus groups, and workshops, ensuring clear documentation of business and technical needs.

* Ensure project requirements align with business objectives and solution designs, providing detailed specifications for developers and stakeholders.

* Prioritize and organize project requirements to focus efforts on critical business needs, using process modeling and solution function analysis.

* Review and obtain approval from business stakeholders on documented requirements.

* Evaluate IT solution designs to ensure they meet business requirements and project goals.

* Develop and manage use cases and test scenarios, coordinating integration and user acceptance testing (UAT) with business users.

* Capture and track meeting notes, ensuring action items are assigned and followed through to completion.

* Maintain project timelines, monitor progress, and report on project status to senior management.

* Utilize project management tools and document repositories for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

* Update and create project status reports to ensure visibility on progress, risks, and key milestones.

Key

Skills:

Technical

Skills:

* Project Management Methodologies:
Agile, Waterfall, Scrum

* Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):
Understanding of various stages and processes

* Budget & Financial Management:
Cost estimation, financial planning, and resource allocation

* IT Systems & Software Knowledge:

Experience with databases, security protocols, and application development

* Tools & Technologies:
Microsoft Office, Dev Ops, Smartsheet, and Visio

* Risk Management:

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks

Soft Skills:

* Leadership & Team Management:
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders

* Communication & Presentation:
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

* Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking:
Identifying issues and developing strategic solutions

* Time Management & Multitasking:
Handling multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines

* Negotiation & Conflict Resolution:
Managing differing stakeholder expectations and project challenges

Minimum Requirements:

* 10+ years' experience in project management within the financial services industry, some experience in asset management is required.

* Strong understanding of SDLC and business analysis methodologies.

* Experience conducting cost/benefit analysis and developing business cases.

* Proficiency in documentation techniques such as data flow diagrams, interviews, and walkthroughs.

* Broad knowledge of IT systems, software development, databases, and security techniques.

* Understanding of budget processes and financial management.

* Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

* PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

* Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

* Is able to abide by the firm's hybrid work arrangement policy in New York City office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

This role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT initiatives, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and deliver high-impact solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Note:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.