Junior Project Manager

Reference:

24000DIW

Responsibilities

The Junior Project Manager will join the central Program Delivery team in the Americas region of SG. The Program Delivery team is within the Global Business Technology and Operations (“GBTO”) function and is responsible for the delivery of critical and transformational change initiatives across the entire organization. Projects within the portfolio cover a wide range of topics including business development, regulatory change, organizational change, and process improvements.

The role provides a candidate with an interest in project management an opportunity to gain experience in all facets of project and program management. The successful candidate will initially provide project management support to a senior PM(s) with the opportunity in the future to take the lead on projects themselves.

The role will also provide the successful candidate exposure across the organization including SG Americas Business Lines as well as Support and Control functions. The Program Delivery team works in partnership with senior project sponsors and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and roadmaps, as well as applies a robust project governance model and ensures successful execution.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility will be to provide support to senior PMs leading complex cross functional projects and programs. The Junior PM should be prepared to contribute to all aspects of the project life cycle and to add value as an engaged member of the team. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing a business case
• Contributing to a study and documenting the conclusions (performing research on a given topic with the aim to be able to provide information to stakeholders that would enable decision making)
• Developing a project budget and tracking project expenditure
• Development and monitoring of project plans
• Producing monthly status reporting on the health of the project
• Coordination of meetings such as Steering Committees, Operating Commitees and Working Groups. Managing agendas, developing meeting materials and documenting takeaways.
• Following up on project deliverables
• Identification and management of project risks and issues
  
  

The candidate should expect to develop the skills to complete these responsibilities in line with industry project management standards and to develop an understanding of project management methodologies. The candidate will be encouraged and supported to develop skills and obtain certification through training and experience.

The team also oversees the process to approve new products for the region so the Junior PM may also have the opportunity to assist in the process to manage review and approval of products prior to their launch.

Experience in financial services and/or some exposure to project management is preferred.

Required

Profile required

Technical Skills:

• Technical proficiencies in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Some familiarity with financial services industry preferred
  
  

Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Be organized and have the ability to multi-task
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute to the team
• Embody a growth mindset with a willingness to learn
• Reliable, motivated, proactive and adaptable
  
  

Education/Prior Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Major in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Technology or similar field preferred
• 2-6 years work experience, ideally within the financial services industry
• Exposure to project management concepts e.g. involvement in a project in some capacity
  
  

Business insight

OUR CULTURE:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.

For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I:

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients
  
  

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience.

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.