Mfs
Sr.ProjectManager
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“Sr. Project Manager at Mfs. Skills: leading and optimizing the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) governance process, advancing the firm’s Technology Innovation Program. Lead and manage the end-to-end EARB governance process. Ensure alignment of new and modified technology solutions with enterprise architecture standards and strategic objectives”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure effective oversight of new technologies and significant modifications to existing systems; ensure technology initiatives align with enterprise architecture principles, risk management standards, and strategic objectives; Improve governance cycle time, decision quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and transparency; Promote technology consolidation and rationalization to reduce redundancy and improve operational efficiency; Establish and report on governance and innovation metrics to leadership
Industry & Context.
technical thought leadership by asking probing questions and validating scalability, integration, security, and support considerations; drive timely resolution of complex issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven 8 – 10 years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, background in enterprise technology, architecture, or systems implementation, Deep understanding of cloud environments, AI technologies, vendor solutions, and technology risk management
Nice to Have
Experience supporting or leading innovation programs or emerging technology initiatives preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage the end-to-end EARB governance process
Ensure alignment of new and modified technology solutions with enterprise architecture standards and strategic objectives
Improve governance cycle time
stakeholder satisfaction
and escalate technology risks while ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
Drive stakeholder readiness
and engagement across business and technology teams
Lead and coordinate initiatives within the Technology Innovation Program to promote emerging technologies and innovative thinking
Lead and facilitate the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB)
including agenda setting
and decision tracking
Ensure strategic alignment of proposed technologies with enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology strategy
Drive continuous improvement of governance processes to enhance efficiency
and improve stakeholder experience
Identify architectural
and vendor risks and ensure appropriate escalation and mitigation
Lead Technology Innovation Program initiatives such as AI hackathons
and emerging technology pilots
Coach and train stakeholders on governance expectations
submission requirements
and effective participation
Provide technical thought leadership by asking probing questions and validating scalability
and support considerations
Influence and partner with senior leaders
and cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution of complex issues
Promote technology consolidation and rationalization to reduce redundancy and improve operational efficiency
Establish and report on governance and innovation metrics to leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner with senior leaders, architects, and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Exceptional facilitation; influencing; communication skills; executive presence and ability to drive discussions to resolution; Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, including senior leadership
Process & Methodology
leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, governance process, stakeholder readiness, education, and engagement, agenda setting, documentation, decision tracking, continuous improvement of governance processes, stakeholder experience, escalation and mitigation, stakeholders on governance expectations, submission requirements, and effective participation, drive timely resolution of complex issues, governance and innovation metrics
Full Job Description
At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures. **THE ROLE** The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) governance process to ensure effective oversight of new technologies and significant modifications to existing systems across MFS and its subsidiaries. This role ensures technology initiatives align with enterprise architecture principles, risk management standards, and strategic objectives. In addition, this role plays a key leadership position in advancing the firm’s Technology Innovation Program by driving initiatives that foster innovation, experimentation, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies. **WHAT YOU WILL DO** _Key Accountabilities_ * Lead and manage the end-to-end EARB governance process. * Ensure alignment of new and modified technology solutions with enterprise architecture standards and strategic objectives. * Improve governance cycle time, decision quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and transparency. * Identify, document, and escalate technology risks while ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. * Drive stakeholder readiness, education, and engagement across business and technology teams. * Lead and coordinate initiatives within the Technology Innovation Program to promote emerging technologies and innovative thinking. _Principal Responsibilities_ * Lead and facilitate the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB), including agenda setting, documentation, and decision tracking. * Ensure strategic alignment of proposed technologies with enterpris
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