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Initiative Manager

UBS • 🌐 In Person

In Person Posted 1 day, 8 hours ago

Job Description

Brazil

Information Technology (IT)

Group Functions

Job Reference #

326034BR

City

Sao Paulo

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you an experienced Initiative Manager with a track record of delivering the objectives of large scale, complex initiatives? Do you enjoy managing the day-to-day progress of multiple inter-linked activities?

We are looking for an Initiative Manager to lead the overall integration of CS LatAM with a key focus on bringing the Brazil tech stack into UBS who can help us:

support the integration of technology solutions providing an expanded UBS product offering

develop plans and ensure progress towards refactoring of applications to UBS Tech Standards, rebranding and integration of core systems into single platform, along with rewiring and standardizing applications to consume bank services as opposed to stand-alone

ensure decommissioning assessments are performed with monitoring of decommissioning and timely application retirement

manage aspects of large scale, high complex initiatives, which includes planning, execution, timing, quality, client satisfaction, and early identification of potential issues

identify and manage business leaders and clients, evaluate their interests, and establish effective communication channels ensuring effective management and engagement

coordinate the tasks of the initiative among different divisions, streams, crews of different streams, and vendors

help resolve cross-stream conflicts and dependencies, align with stream/crew leads and facilitate reprioritization efforts

perform risk assessment, play an active role in risk mitigation and management, and maintain and monitor a risk management plan

Your Career Comeback

We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Your team

You will be working as part of the Latin America (LatAM) and Canada platform technology team that manages technology for all UBS Latin American countries and Canada with a significant focus on the Brazil market.

You will be working in the Group Technology team in Sao Paulo at Ave Faria Lima, based in Brazil. We work in the hybrid model.

Your expertise

at least 8+ years project/initiative management experience, ideally within the finance sector

strategic thinker and excellent communicator, able to coach, lead and convince

proven success managing large scale technical delivery of solutions in agile teams

able to manage a wide set of objectives with conflicting priorities that require effective organization of resources across functions, business, and time zones

a decisive and innovative individual willing to suggest alternative options, able to adopt a flexible and adaptable approach and focused on timely resolution to problems

fluent in Portuguese and English

availability for frequent travel

#LI-Hybrid

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.

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