Temporary Transformation Project Manager

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Spain

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in STEM fields., 5-10 years of relevant project management experience., Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel., Knowledge of process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma..

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage the strategic project portfolio from request to delivery.
  • Oversee risk management and mitigation plans for programs.
  • Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of projects and programs.
  • Provide transparent status reporting and executive updates.

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IPC Systems http://www.ipc.com
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

www.IPC.com

TITLE: Temporary Transformation Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Transformation
REPORTING TO: Transformation Senior Project Manager  
OFFICE LOCATION: Madrid, Spain

ROLE TYPE: Full-time, Hybrid

 

Overview of the Team

The Transformation Team at IPC is responsible for coordinating all major growth and transformation initiatives, working closely with the leadership team and the Board to prioritize investments and resources to help IPC achieve its full potential.

This position reports into the Chief Transformation Officer, who is based in New York, NY.

 

Role Overview:

  • Own the strategic project portfolio management process, from request intake to prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio-level oversight, monitoring and reporting
  • Manage portfolio of program risks and mitigation plans
  • Oversee the PMO process and ensure that information concerning programs (e.g., deliverables, risks, issues) passes to and from internal teams, stakeholders and management. Ensure group’s strategy, priorities and projects are being delivered on time and on budget
  • Develop data-based status and health criteria, drive transparent and consistent status reporting
  • Provide visibility on resource capacity/capability, with a particular focus on IT, to deliver project portfolio, perform IT resource planning together with other stakeholders
  • Maintain master program schedule/milestones of Enterprise programs and projects
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting for projects and programs within the portfolio
  • Own executive status updates, report outs and risk documentation collected from all teams
  • Seek to improve the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of the organization’s program/project delivery capability
  • Own and ensure leverage of core program management processes and stage gate discipline (agile & waterfall) across all strategic programs and projects appropriately
  • Complex Data analysis to identify trends and provide remediation plans, alongside Process reengineering when needed

 

How You Will Make an Impact: 

In this role you will be guiding large-scale change efforts that are aligned with strategic goals, improving efficiency, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring business agility. Your leadership not only delivers short-term project outcomes but also sets the foundation for long-term organizational growth and resilience.

 

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role:

  • A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience but a strong university results could be a complement to lack of minimum experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for bachelor’s degrees related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
  • Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives
  • Effective and succinct communicator, verbal and written
  • Very advanced Excel and analytical skills
  • Data analysis
  • Process redesign
  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Ability to work seamlessly across the organization with high-level orchestration, influence and listening skills

 

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes would be a
  • Telecommunication network infrastructure.
  • Experience in a SaaS, fintech, or high-growth operational environment.

 

What’s in It for You? 

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.

In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:   

  • Competitive Base Salaries and Performance Bonuses
  • Private Health Insurance + Sodexo Transport Pass + Sodexo Restaurant Pass
  • 22 Holidays per Year Plus Public Holidays
  • Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Certification Bonus Program
  • Access to “IPC University” our Internal E-Learning Platform
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Referral Scheme

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process.

 

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC.

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment to living our Core 4 values, on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/.

 

IPC’s Diversity Statement:

“The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes diversity and collaborates with our local communities. Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. We encourage all team members to actively support our commitment to join in a celebration of social equality and justice, with a focus on actions that improve our firm and communities”
– Kurt Adams, Chief Executive Officer

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Program Management
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Active Listening
  • Emotional Intelligence

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