DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management - as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus - complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,900 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors - entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients' future.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Manage multiple business driven Technology projects to deliver the technology/platforms needed for business growth.
Run project Steerco meetings with senior business and technology colleagues.
Conduct project team meetings and take responsibility for project delivery using agile or hybrid methodologies.
Facilitate cross competency collaboration. Drive project level planning efforts with the CTB Program Manager, identify and manage critical project level dependencies.
Manage and mentor staff assigned to the team in offshore locations.
Ensure that the projects are correctly specified, delivered on time while meeting business requirements and within the approved budget.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders (internal & external) including business, technical, and operational colleagues.
Follow the guidelines set by Change Governance Framework to ensure a structured approach to Project Management.
Ensure operational workflow requirements and other documentation (Project plans, meeting decks) are produced in standard templates in a timely manner.
Drive the project forwards and track progress against milestones, deadlines and budget
Anticipate, manage and resolve issues & risks and act as the point of contact for the project.
Use best practice risk management, assess risks in an informed and considered manner, and plan to mitigate the risks.
Understand, initiate and or facilitate scope/changes to SOWs in consultation of APM.
Stakeholder reporting and dependency management.
Your Skills & Experience:
Experience in delivering Technology projects using Agile methodologies in the Financial services industry.
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally to senior business & technology colleagues.
Experience in working with vendors to deliver a book of work meeting all stakeholders expectations.
Basic understanding of Asset Management industry.
Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation.
Experience of successfully working in a global environment with offshore teams.
Proficient with common Office software including MS Word, Excel, Project and Power Point.
Strong planning and organizational skills including the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation.
Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.
Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.
Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach
Licenses Required/Preferred:
Active Project Management qualification eg, Prince2, PMI.
What we'll offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:
Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
How we'll support you:
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
Coaching and support from experts in your team
Expectations
It is DWS's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the NYC office in accordance with the firm's hybrid working model.
DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $101,000 to $165,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
DWS Values & Diversity
We believe talent is found in all cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, generations, backgrounds and experiences. We pursue a working environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging. Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion efforts.
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Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: EEO is the Law poster and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .
