This is a contract position with a large financial services company.  W2 Candidates only!! “Must” have these skills to be minimally qualified: 5-7 years of applicable experience. MS Office products, including MSProject, excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong leadership, facilitation and negotiation skills are necessary. Must be able to follow a documented process, work in a dynamic, changing environment, adjust to shifting priorities, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 1) Good PM experience, need to be able to step in and understand PM tools, etc., how to report within the bank, if they have done it before that’s great. 2) Worked at the bank or done consulting work at the Bank before (this is actually not a requirement, but is highly desired.) Desired Skills: Datawarehousing. Awareness and exposure to structured project management methodologies and capabilities (i.e. SDLC, Six Sigma, CMM, ECMS, etc.) is desired. PMI certification is desired, but not required. 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. 7 years plus experience in project management, PMP certification.