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Program Manager

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Product Management • Undisclosed

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Job Description

DXC Luxoft seeks a Program Manager to lead a greenfield implementation of Finastra's FusionInvest. Responsibilities include executing an integrated project plan, ensuring quality deliverables, managing stakeholders (clients and Finastra), adhering to best practices, and managing constraints. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, technical expertise (including Agile/Scrum), project management skills, communication abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and stakeholder management experience. A deep understanding of capital markets and prior experience with Capital Markets platforms (Calypso, Murex, Summit, etc.) is mandatory.

Must have:

8+ years Program/Project Management experience
Project/Program management certifications
Capital Markets platform implementation experience (Calypso, Murex, etc.)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in project management tools and techniques

Good to have:

Trade life cycle management
Implementations and upgrades
Test management
Unix commands
Equity derivatives understanding

Project description

DXC Luxoft has one of the world's leading Finastra practices. We are a top-tier Finastra Alliance Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration. We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Finastra projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.

Whether you possess a background in finance, technology, or Mathematics, your experience in the capital markets industry would be of high interest to us.

Responsibilities

Program Manager will be responsible for delivering a greenfield implementation of Finastra 'FusionInvest' implementation.

In this capacity, Program Manager will be responsible for execution of integrated project plan for a complex program of work ensuring quality deliverables, stakeholder management, adherence to best practice of product implementation, governance with client and vendor (Finastra), and constraint management.

1. Leadership and Vision:

Ability to set a clear vision and strategy for the project.

Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the team towards achieving project goals.

2. Technical Expertise:

Deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

3. Project Management Skills:

Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

Experience in managing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

4. Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

5. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues quickly.

Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

6. Stakeholder Management:

Experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.

Ability to negotiate and manage expectations effectively.

7. Risk Management:

Proficiency in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Experience in handling project crises and ensuring continuity.

Skills

Must have

8+ years of Project / Program management experience

Project / Program management certifications

Implementation of Capital Markets platforms (Calypso, Murex, Summit, Sophies, ....etc.) is a MUST

Personal Attributes:

1. Adaptability:

Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

Openness to new ideas and approaches.

2. Resilience:

Ability to stay focused and motivated in the face of challenges.

Strong work ethic and commitment to project success.

3. Attention to Detail:

Meticulous in planning and execution to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Ability to foresee potential issues and address them proactively.

4. Collaboration:

Team player who fosters a collaborative work environment.

Ability to build strong relationships within the team and across departments.

Experience:

1. Proven Track Record:

Demonstrated success in managing large-scale software projects.

Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

2. Treasury & Capital Markets Knowledge:

Understanding of the Treasury and Capital Markets.

Awareness of industry trends and best practices.

Nice to have

Trade life cycle management

Implementations and upgrades

Test management

Unix commands is a plus

Good understanding of equity derivatives

Client focus: understands clients' businesses; identifies and understands the needs and objectives of clients, both on an individual and corporate basis; builds strong relationships to aid Luxoft aim of being a trusted partner to the clients.

Communication skills: expresses ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; adjusts language, terminology and non-verbal communication as appropriate.

Teamwork: works effectively with others; helps to build strong teams and networks.

Personal leadership: realistically identifies own skills, experience, knowledge and other personal attributes; displays confidence and resilience.

Planning and organizing: identifies and meets milestones; understands and articulates deliverables; assesses and mitigates risks; sticks to the scope of work and manages any changes.

Analytical decision-making: identifies and solves problems using insight and experience to make good decisions; gathers relevant information, identifying important issues and drawing conclusions.

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Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Regular

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About The Company

Luxoft

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Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Acquired by U.S. company DXC Technology in 2019, Luxoft is a global operation in 44 cities and 21 countries with an international, agile workforce of nearly 18,000 people. It combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, helping over 425 global clients innovate in the areas of automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

DXC Technology is a leading Fortune 500 IT services company which helps global companies run their mission critical systems. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. Follow our profile for regular updates and insights into technology and business needs.