Summary

The IT Project Manager II (PM) directs the design and development of new application programs for specified projects. The Project Manager II is responsible for the planning, implementing, and tracking of projects for a specific Operations area(s). This role must communicate with internal departments and third-party vendors to manage the department's workflow. Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the project team to plan and prioritize work within the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations.
• Manages technical and non-technical aspects of the project.
• Plans, schedules, and ensures timely completion of the project.
• Assembles project teams and manages resource allocation and day-to-day operations of the project.
• Serves as liaison between team members and management team regarding projects.
• Responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress of all projects managed within their assigned area.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with business users and stakeholders.
• Analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards.
• Responsible for the entire life cycle management of a technology/digital product or type, including purpose, definition, design, planning, development, prototyping and testing.
• Applies design thinking techniques (e.g., user stories, wireframing, prototyping) to define product features; develops the roadmap based on effort sizing and overall value to the business.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the financial industry rules and regulations a plus.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, meeting all specific deadlines.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or problem approaches.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Proven experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or technical field; or equivalent professional experience required.
• 7+ years of Project and/or Program Management experience required.

License & Credentials

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is preferred.
• Certification or having worked in a SAFe Agile environment is preferred.

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet Control Center is preferred.
• Experience utilizing Jira Project Management Software is preferred.

About Stifel

Stifel is a more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.