| Project / Portfolio Manager - Contract - Banking - London My client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank in London, and they are currently on the look out for a Project / Portfolio Manager for a new contract opportunity. We are looking for a strong Project / Portfolio Manager, ideally with a Management Consulting background, to come on board the project. The candidate will have the following skills and experience: Demonstrates an understanding of customer s tactical goals and effectively participates in the development and implementation of business solutions. Manages project risk through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning techniques. Actively manages the work efforts of multiple functional resources through the project plan. Establishes basic scope control procedures. Develops documentation; monitors and reports project status; assesses the effectiveness and accuracy of documentation. Initiates and maintains reporting relationships with project stakeholders including team members, peers, managers, customers, vendors, and other affected departments to coordinate efforts across multiple business units and ensure continuous efficient management of projects; gathers input and feedback. Analyzes and reports project status and research information; monitors project performance to maintain the quality of services, deliverables, and content. Effectively assists in directing both internal and external resources to achieve business solutions within project guidelines. Responds to operational issues and RFI s within defined areas of responsibility while progressing on project work. Collaborates and communicates with other project managers and leaders to coordinate cross-project initiatives and activities. Identify and eliminate obstacles to solution plans, business goals or implementation. Assists in the development and implementation of contingency plans. Assist n the development of project budgets in compliance with the company s financial practices. 4 year degree. 5 years plus experience in project management, PMP certification. | 
