Department overview:

The Project Portfolio Office consists of full time programme and project managers, business analysts and PMOs, with responsibility for global and/or cross-functional projects and programmes, as well as delivering projects for functions that do not have their own dedicated change teams.

The team provides consistent governance and oversight and is not functionally aligned, thereby ensuring impartiality when servicing multiple functions. We work closely with our stakeholders and sponsors in the line and maintain close working relationships with Technology partners, both internal and external.

Project description:

• Nomura is undergoing a strategic transformation of its global HR function. Centred around the core objective of a cloud implementation, Nomura is taking the opportunity to review its Operating and Service Delivery Model, End to End process Design and technology offering to facilitate a better user experience
• This role will focus on the Compensation workstream where a separate vendor solution will be delivered. The workstream will work with SMEs to plan the vendor engagement, implementation and consider the impact thereof on current processes and will design and implement necessary changes to the operating model.

Role description:

• The PM/BA will work closely with the Compensation Lead to oversee the delivery of the necessary transformation of the department, as well as with an external vendor to deliver a software solution configured for Nomura's requirements
• Responsible for co-ordinating project planning, oversight of documentation and sign offs, tracking and delivery of activities, and working according to the prescribed project governance framework
• Responsible for planning and executing analytical tasks, including documentation of business and functional requirements and operating model working with an existing team of SMEs and BAs
• Accountable for managing the vendor relationship with good, clear communications and ensuring strong collaboration between internal and external team members
• Both attend and lead frequent meetings with the Project Team, Technology, SMEs and stakeholders
• Maintain minutes and track actions, holding action owners accountable for delivery of key tasks
• Communicate clearly with key stakeholders to update on the project's status and RAIDs, all of which require ongoing, proactive management
• Assess and manage risks and issues, and escalate via the appropriate project and program governance structures
• Create agenda and materials for senior stakeholder meetings

Skills, qualifications and knowledge required

• Proven track record to have experience of supporting projects either at an Investment Bank or in Consulting, with a solid understanding of standard processes and flows and a good understanding of investment banking products
• Background working with a HR department and some understanding of the operating model for a Compensation department would be highly beneficial and strongly preferred
• Background working with an external software company, and managing a vendor relationship would also be highly beneficial and strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skillset with ability to assimilate, translate and communicate business concepts and requirements
• Strong stakeholder management in order to drive the project forward and ensure milestones are met
• Ability to adapt to business demands and act as a partner to facilitate delivery
• Attention to detail and high quality standards relating to documentation, processes and the control environment are essential
• Confident self-starter who can work under pressure, using their own initiative and with the drive to work to aggressive deadlines and to see tasks through to completion
• Experience working to a project plan and delivering technology solutions on time
• A sound understanding of the project life cycle and different project management methodologies
• Excellent communicator and influencer, able to build relationships with colleagues at all levels from a range of departments, business areas and cultures in order to build consensus
• Ability to collaborate and work with offshore teams
• Desire to challenge existing processes and drive forward change
• Initiative and ability to think laterally
• Essential to be highly competent in MS Office products