Vice President, Project Manager

Project Manager (Vice President) | NYC

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In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.

 When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

As project manager, you play a crucial role in orchestrating the delivery of complex change initiatives to deliver transformational change for the Americas organization. You will act as a key liaison between various business units, both at a local and global scale. You will be leading and managing the change portfolio and organizational development, and act as a strategic sparring partner to management. This role requires a proactive individual who can monitor progress, manage stakeholders, and provide detailed reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of cross-organization high-impact change projects to ensure timely and successful completion of various initiatives affecting the Americas
• Be responsible for the progress of projects, coaching and supporting stakeholders, timely escalation with the aim of delivering tangible results
• Be a sparring partner for senior management, jointly responsible for spotting new opportunities leading to new change
• Translate ideas and insights into executable implementation plans
• Support internal and external stakeholder engagement and facilitate effective communication between stakeholders by coordinating and preparing meetings, distributing updates, and managing correspondence
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including management reports
• Manage and resolve issues and risks, connecting to the expertise within the global ING network on sourcing, analytics, business controls and risk to maximize the value you can bring

Qualifications and Competencies

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software, experience with data analysis tools
• Proven experience to navigate in a complex global organization
• Knowledge of wholesale banking financial products and operating systems
• Strong coordination and project management skills for running multiple concurrent initiatives. A self-starter with strong time management skills. Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision/ have the ability to drive issues independently
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills adapted to various levels in the organization. Able to communicate in an understandable and graphical way, adapted to different audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to think of new solutions, rigor in offering fact-based arguments

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with working from home, commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.