Job Reference #
318233BR
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Are you an experienced initiative manager with a track record of driving the success of large scale, complex initiatives? Do you enjoy managing the day-to-day progress of multiple inter-linked activities? Do you want to play a key role in transforming our firm?
At UBS, we re-imagine the way we work, the way we connect with each other – our colleagues, clients, and partners – and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative.
We’re looking for a Crew Initiative Manager to:
- drive the success of large, complex objectives by managing the day-to-day progress of multiple inter-linked initiatives and communicating effectively with different streams, crews and business sponsors
- manage initiatives, which includes planning, budget, execution, timing, quality, client satisfaction, and early identification of potential risk and issues, identify and manage clients, evaluate their interests, and establish effective communication channels ensuring effective management and engagement
- coordinate the tasks the crew has to deliver to a range of external (to the crew) clients, including both business and technology streams. This requires active management of an extremely large number of requirements and acting as a ‘quality gate’ to the agile prioritization process
- perform risk assessment, play an active role in risk mitigation and management, maintain, and monitor the crew level risk management plan and communicate regularly with the crew lead and the initiative management community to ensure full transparency and collaboration
- progress reporting materials and communication goals, provide milestone maintenance and tracking oversight and delivery of planned execution and reporting of milestones achieved as planned
- support the Crew Technical Lead, with crew coaching including scrum masters, chapter leads on agile principles, CI/CD, QA automation and continuous improvement culture
- act as a local and global deputy to the Crew Technical Lead
Your team
you’ll be working within the Core Platform Services Crew, which sits within the Digital Core Services stream (DCS). DCS provides a wide range of capabilities to the Asset Management business, including (but not limited to) – the central accounting book of record, trade processing, client and operational reporting.
you’ll be joining us in Asset Management Technology, a wider, truly diverse of around 1,200 people from all over the world.
our goal in Asset Management Technology is to drive sustainable investments and empower our teams. We are innovative, client focused and imaginative. We’re committed to fostering a culture where our individuals thrive, and our platforms are data-driven, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. We take genuine pleasure in what we do, we’re proud of our deliverables, and enjoy collaborating within an exceptional team
Your expertise
- ideally 15+ years of experience in Technology project management, delivery, and execution
- experience of large complex project execution and delivery in an Asset Management / Wealth Management Division, Asset Manager, Investment Bank etc
- experience in project/ programme tooling to support plan generation and maintenance and working with solution delivery teams utilizing agile methodologies
- experience working with multi-location teams, multiple business partners and clients
- experience of managing and/or mentoring technical resources, including understanding career development and performance management within an agile organization
- experience in implementing large scale programmes using agile methods
- ability to build relationships across a global organization, provide good analytical and problem-solving skills
- ability to work under pressure, hit deadlines and manage to a budget
- strong communication skills, both written and verbal – used to demonstrating empathic, tactful communication in stressful or emotionally charged environments
About Us
UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
