What You'll Do :
The position will assist the Managing Director, Systems and Infrastructure in the implementation of the business strategy and transformation of the organization, calibrating execution to risk and ensuring consistency in project execution. This individual will be responsible for initiatives related to the Renaissance program, organizational transformation, and business management.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
Represents MD in meetings, emails and phone calls with internal stakeholders
Supports MD in meetings and takes responsibility for completion of action items
Ensures timely and effective completion of initiatives of the MD
Manages the MDs calendar and prioritizes their time and schedule
Acts as the liaison between MD and other executives, and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and ensuring involvement or decision-making at the proper time
Participates with the senior management team in strategic planning, problem solving and decision-making
Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders to effectively understand and communicate the business rationale behind programs and initiatives, creating alignment and facilitating clear communication lines for status and scope updates for each project and the entire portfolio
Establish clear and achievable objectives, balance competing demands for quality, scope, time and cost, and adapt specifications, plans and approaches to the different concerns and expectations of the various stakeholders
Execute against existing project delivery policies, processes, and procedures that support efficient and effective project full-lifecycle delivery while maintaining adherence to internal project management standards.
Lead ideation of process improvement ideas; define business cases and determine quantifiable impact / benefit of desired enhancements or issues to support prioritization of work efforts
Make recommendations for process improvements across the company, and implement them through the delivery process if approved
Ensure that open audit and regulatory items have been resolved with excellence in timely manner
Lead the execution of special projects as assigned by Senior Management
Manage projects and programs within the department budget and adhere to department goals and objectives
Provide mentoring to staff, while remaining well-informed of projects and staying abreast of industry best practices.
Oversee remediation efforts related to findings and observations in areas of responsibility. Ensure remediation addresses root cause, improves OCC's residual risk and is completed in a timely manner
Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
Qualifications :
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
[Required] Proven ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment
[[Required] Analytical problem-solver
[Required] Self-directed and detail oriented
[Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills
[Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
[Required] Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships
[Preferred] Familiarity with complex technology-focused transformative programs involving multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives with compressed timelines and multiple layers of oversight
[Preferred] Proven ability to manage a project in various stages of the project life cycle from initiation through completion
Preferred] Proven ability to facilitate project alignment between business and technical teams
Technical Skills :
[Required ] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
[Required] Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
[Preferred]Strong experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)
Education and / or Experience :
[Required] 8-10+ years of experience in technology, project management or business management role
Certificates or Licenses :
[Preferred] PMP and / or BPM Certification
[Preferred] ITIL, Agile, or Scrum experience / certification
About Us
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
Benefits
A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include :
Visit https : / / www.theocc.com / careers / thriving-together for more information.
Compensation
Salary Range
$155,100.00 - $200,400.00
Incentive Range
23% to 30%
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range ). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.
Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Organizational • Chicago, IL, United States