Strategic Process / Project Lead

Company: MUFG Union Bank
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

MUFG is committed to the safety and well-being of our colleagues, clients, candidates, and the community as we manage the current COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, as we continue to recruit and hire exceptional talent to join our team, we are taking the necessary precautions to limit in-person contact, aligned with Federal, State, and local health recommendations and requirements. All interviews are being conducted remotely via Skype, FaceTime, or phone. Additionally, we have implemented remote on-boarding for new colleagues, as appropriate. Thank you for your interest in exploring career opportunities with MUFG. Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2020).In the Americas, we're 13,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. It's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. We're a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count. Job Summary: The Strategic Initiative Leader is responsible for managing one to multiple projects and/or supporting directors in strategic engagements. This leader is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the initiative and is responsible for leading and actively managing associated plans, governance, issues, risks, and resource needs to ensure successful delivery. Additional Information:

• Bachelor Degree required, MBA is preferred.--
• Typically requires a minimum 10-15 years program/project management experience.--
• Working knowledge in Financial Services preferred Six sigma certification and /or demonstrated application and thorough understanding of six sigma tools for process-re-engineering in financial services industry or comparable experience is a positive.
• Microsoft project proficient and experience with project management methodologies.--
• Priority setting, problem solving, negotiating, and conflict management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate and direct activities of others.
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
  
  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.
  
  A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. Additionally, it's the bank's policy to only inquire into a candidate's criminal history after an offer has been made. Federal law prohibits banks from employing individuals who have been convicted of, or received a pretrial diversion for, certain offenses. We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-866-275-4717 or email us at AskHR@us.mufg.jp . Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

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