Project Manager (Shared Services) at T. Rowe Price in Owings Mills, Maryland

Job Description:

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. ​ We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

Role Summary

Serves as the end-to-end project lead for large-scale, complex projects that are either standalone projects or part of a broader strategic program. Drives benefit achievement by leading project initiation, planning, and solution design and build and by measuring key performance indicators and solution adoption. Engages other colleagues/resources and assigns appropriate responsibilities to support achievement of project plan(s). Independently applies knowledge of advanced methodologies, selecting and applying project management tools to conduct analyses, reporting, and related activities for assigned projects. Responsible for project management activities, including contingency/dependency tracking, status reporting, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, and internal/external stakeholder management. Provides oversight to workstream/task leads within the project; resolves any escalated project risks, issues, and dependencies. Manages the overall scope and timing of the project, ensuring business value is delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees end-to-end project management activities for large-scale, complex projects, with oversight for the full project life cycle. Manages the progress and contributions of workstream leads or subordinate project managers to ensure all activities deliver expected value within committed time frames and budget. Manages contingencies between multiple workstreams and monitors interdependencies and synergies where required.




• Builds and synthesizes highly detailed project plans, budgeting and forecasting models, or resource plans requiring significant stakeholder management skills and interpretation of diverse and varied information. Develops statements of work, stakeholder management plans, guiding principles, project goals, risks, resource allocation, and roles and responsibilities for assigned projects.




• Secures, leads, motivates, and inspires the internal and external resources required to effectively deliver the project. Establishes the program’s governance (e.g., sponsors, approvers, stakeholders). May participate in the evaluation, selection, and management of external resources or vendors. Provides transparency in project progress and effectively anticipates and mitigates major risks across the project life cycle. Proactively crafts feasible solutions to combat risks and issues. Manages the progress and contributions of workstream leads or subordinate project managers to ensure all activities deliver expected value within committed time frames and budget.




• Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project(s). Drives all project operational checkpoints. May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries. Develops tools and training methods to enable successful project management throughout the enterprise. Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; recommends improvements and changes as necessary.




• Evaluates project/program costs and benefits, including actual results and forecasts with comparisons to original or baseline plan; updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Reports financial information and status to required management. Monitors project results/performance for significant deviations, evaluates options, and makes recommendations for corrective actions; implements selected actions.

Preferred skills:

• Previous experience working with large scale projects with the ability to develop and maintain detailed project plans




• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research across a broad spectrum of topics to support the construction of business cases




• Successful in working in dynamic work environments with changing deliverable demands across varying initiatives




• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization, including executive teams




• High proficiency in working with PowerPoint and Excel, with experience in developing high quality presentations and performing analytics




• Takes initiative to research and learn, leading to proposed recommendations




• Prior experience with program reporting, including status updates to key stakeholders and senior leaders




• Experience working with project management tools

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.

Regional Requirements:

Base salary range:

$91,500 - $156,500 USD

For the location of:

Colorado

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

This job posting is expected to be available until 10/30/2024.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions


• Flexible and remote work opportunities


• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)


• Tuition assistance


• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.