Associate Project Manager

About Northern Trust
Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!
We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision (but works independently most of the time) responsible for working on a single project or part of the work stream for a large project. The Project Management function manages a BU project or program to successful outcome. This role is responsible for aligning resources, overseeing the budget, creating project plans and tracking key milestones/risks/dependencies. This is the key coordinator to ensure activities are completed.
Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact

May have direct interaction with committees and/or Senior Management

Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees

May manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role)

More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas

Delivers a work product that requires less revision

Able to facilitate discussions and reach decisions

Qualifications
A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred.

More technically sound in area of expertise with broader knowledge of other areas.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required• Highly flexible and adaptable to change

Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact.

Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees.