Associate Director, Program Management Office

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Associate Director of PMO based out of our New York or Chicago office.   

This position is part of the Technology Risk team, reporting directly to the head of Technology Risk Strategy & Programs. Technology Risk is responsible for enabling the firm to deliver against its strategic goals by reducing the risk of significant security incidents and data breaches.  

What We Offer: 

• The Technology Risk Team is uniquely positioned in the firm to help the business identify, understand, and address information security risks. Being in this role enables you to work with many wonderful teams across Fitch and have high visibility across the firm. 

• Opportunity to lead a program on a high-performance team. 

 We’ll Count On You To: 

• Enhance and implement project management policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide support and guidance to project managers and teams.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement framework for resource allocation and capacity planning.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on project status.
• Develop reports and presentations for senior leadership and provide support to the CISO with any additional ad-hoc reporting requests.  

What You Need to Have:   

• • • 5-6 years of experience in Project management
    • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
    • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
    • PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.

What Would Make You Stand Out:  

• Bachelor's degree or Master Degree in Business, Management, or a related field. 
• Advanced experience with JIRA and Smartsheet

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $125,000 and $145,00 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. 

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