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Added Oct 28, 2024

Technical Systems Analyst (26577)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Technical Systems Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. As a Technical Systems Analyst, you will collaborate closely with business owners and IT teams to assess, research, and analyze business, technical, and system needs. Your expertise will help us provide effective solutions within our applications. You will manage and drive application enhancements while ensuring the stability of existing systems. Key requirements: Partner with business stakeholders to identify and analyze their needs, translating business requirements into technical solutions. Become proficient in key vendor applications and understand their integration with our systems. Manage and resolve production issues affecting applications promptly. Build strong relationships with our vendors’ technical staff to facilitate communication and issue resolution. Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating application updates to business users and service desks. Represent the IT department in enhancement projects for the applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Develop evaluation criteria and participate in the assessment of third-party vendors and software, including conducting due diligence exercises. Qualifications: 8+ years as a Technical Systems Analyst or Application Specialist Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 28, 2024

Senior Project Manager (26576)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Project Manager with our client in Minneapolis, MN.About the job:Whether you’re helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work that matters in the world, in an environment built on teamwork, service, responsibility, diversity, and integrity Requirements: Effectively manage overall project deliverables for business process management (workflow) work streams on medium to large initiatives; Includes integration of vendor products and in-house applications Lead initiatives supporting new technologies and channels, new product implementation, new client and advisor systems, implementation of regulatory change and growth and business efficiency Develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, issues and clear escalation path Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and tracks value for effective decision-making Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. Vendors, IT teams, Product) Ensure the completion of risk assessments and the identification & execution of contingency plans Deliver initiatives using appropriate methods, including Agile and Iterative Waterfall Satisfy multiple stakeholders in a very complex and demanding business and technology environment Deliver business results on high-profile and business-critical assignments Qualifications: 15+ years IT Project Management experience with. Looking for proven and consistent Project Manager delivery for multiple years. An attitude for success, proactive approach to project management, outstanding verbal, and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail, and passion for innovation and executive presence. Polished conducting discussions as well as presentation materials. Must have Financial Services experience. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 28, 2024

Senior Data Engineer - Lead (26575)

 Minneapolis,  MN | CTH Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer - Lead with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Job Summary: As the Senior Data Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure. You will lead a team of data engineers, driving best practices in data integration, modeling, and reporting. Your expertise in Snowflake and Databricks will be crucial in optimizing our data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and pipelines using Snowflake and Databricks. Oversee data integration processes, ensuring seamless data flow from various sources into our data warehouse. Develop and maintain data models to support business intelligence and reporting needs. Implement and manage data cataloging processes to enhance data discoverability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and provide insights through effective data reporting. Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Stay current with industry trends and technologies, recommending improvements to our data strategy. Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on data architecture and engineering principles. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling and ETL processes. Proficiency with Databricks is highly desirable. Strong experience in data integration tools and techniques. Expertise in data modeling, data cataloging, and reporting frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data warehousing concepts. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 28, 2024

Senior Business Analyst (26574)

 Minneapolis,  MN | CTH Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. About the position: Perform requirements stakeholder analysis to identify impacted or influencing groups and stakeholder requirements, develop plans and accurate estimates for completion of requirements, manage risks, and communicate to appropriate parties. Develop documents for IT applications, system specifications and test plans, according to existing standards and methodologies. Elicit the requirements needed to carry out business processes including interviews, intelligence analysis and survey assessments. Translate business needs, processes, and procedures into a workable system, and articulating on specific software requirements by communicating these requirements with technology experts and business stakeholder. Collaborate with business architects and other technology staff to deliver project results while implementing risk analysis and meeting required deliverables. Utilize statistical tools to interpret data sets to identify trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts. Collaborating with peer Business Analysts, Project Leads, and IT team to resolve issues and ensuring solutions are viable and consistent. Mining data from primary and secondary sources, analyzing and reorganizing data in a format that can be easily read. Utilize statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts. Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers to ensure the requirements are met. Qualifications: 5+ years working as a Business Systems Analyst within a financial institution, preferably supporting Tax Reporting Proficient in creating and maintaining business analysis artifacts - Workflows, Data flow diagrams, Data Mapping documents, User Journeys, etc. Experience writing and running SQL queries to extract and analyze data large data sets as well as the ability to visualize data, etc. Competent in managing JIRA and SharePoint projects, boards, and workflows. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 28, 2024

Senior Business Analyst (26573)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. About the position: Perform requirements stakeholder analysis to identify impacted or influencing groups and stakeholder requirements, develop plans and accurate estimates for completion of requirements, manage risks, and communicate to appropriate parties. Develop documents for IT applications, system specifications and test plans, according to existing standards and methodologies. Elicit the requirements needed to carry out business processes including interviews, intelligence analysis and survey assessments. Translate business needs, processes, and procedures into a workable system, and articulating on specific software requirements by communicating these requirements with technology experts and business stakeholder. Collaborate with business architects and other technology staff to deliver project results while implementing risk analysis and meeting required deliverables. Utilize statistical tools to interpret data sets to identify trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts. Collaborating with peer Business Analysts, Project Leads, and IT team to resolve issues and ensuring solutions are viable and consistent. Mining data from primary and secondary sources, analyzing and reorganizing data in a format that can be easily read. Utilize statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts. Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers to ensure the requirements are met.Qualifications: 5+ years working as a Business Systems Analyst within a financial institution. Proficient in creating and maintaining business analysis artifacts - Workflows, Data flow diagrams, Data Mapping documents, User Journeys, etc. Experience writing and running SQL queries to extract and analyze data large data sets as well as the ability to visualize data, etc. Competent in managing JIRA and SharePoint projects, boards, and workflows. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 23, 2024

Senior Business Analyst (26568)

 Boston,  MA | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with our client in Boston, MA. The team is a key part of delivering strategic goals, objectives and outcomes set by functional and workstream leads. This Business Analyst role will work closely with all areas of the business to ensure high level demands set by senior leadership groups are translated to actionable requirements and solutions. Job Requirements: 10+ years as a Senior Business Analyst Analyze complex business issues by incorporating company and industry knowledge with sound analytical processes. Manage multiple relationships across the organization, including senior level leaders, and at times with external parties and clients. Act as a liaison among business leaders and stakeholders to gather information and share best practices, and to ensure initiatives are executed appropriately. Define business analysis approach to projects and lead the execution of the analysis Present results of analysis and/or recommendations to business leaders, stakeholders, and at time external parties. Communicate action plans and priorities to appropriate partners. Support SMEs in analysis to enable more focus on decision making Gathering and documenting requirements from functional / workstream leads and end users Analyzing demand / case for change and documenting business impact assessments Documentation of solution design, current and future states and gap analysis Liaison with Solutions and Data Architects Liaison with business and commercial stakeholders Liaison/information sharing with technical teams (analysis, build, infrastructure) Key Capabilities – Essentials Expertise in eliciting, analyzing, prioritizing and validating requirements and building partnerships with business stakeholders Proven track record in designing and delivering business solutions Ability to identify and gather requirements to define a solution to be built and operated Excellent communication skills, both business and technical Experience of assimilating a lot of detailed information, identify the important points and present them back in the appropriate format Ability to look at the bigger picture and make connections Experience of leading and facilitating project meetings & workshops effectively and producing documentation such as impact assessments, current and target state, requirements and business process and data flow documentation Proven success in delivery and implementation and obtaining sign-off from key stakeholders Asset management experience/knowledge Business modelling and diagramming for the purpose of explaining complex issues Experience of complex and large change projects and analysis of the end-to-end data and operating model Additional knowledge and skills, experience, and training Product, Fund structure and broad asset management services knowledge (e.g. sub-advised and separately managed accounts) Situation investigation and problem analysis experience Feasibility assessment and business case development experience Operating model development experience Strong executive-level stakeholder relationship and navigation management experience Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 22, 2024

Senior Trust Operations Consultant (26560)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Trust Operations Consultant with our client in Minneapolis, MN. About the position: Provide expert operational support for the Bank, FSB Personal Trust Services (PTS) book of business. This includes complex opening and termination of accounts, disbursements and cash movement, advisor and client communication, as well as training, quality assurance, and project support. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive internal, external, advisor and client relationships, quality customer service and client retention. Responsible for complex account operations functions, including opening of new accounts and closing/de-funding accounts in the administration system, completing all necessary paperwork, initiating and tracking funding and establishing interfaces with all feeder and satellite systems used in account administration. Support PTS in assuring account data integrity. Responsible for quality control delivering quality customer service ensuring positive advisor/client relationships. Responsible for working with others across the firm who support or service PTS accounts and builds productive working relationships. Provide system processing functions to include system posting, process management review and approval, batch processing, and other reporting.Responsibilities: Must have 3+ years of experience in the following areas: Direct Trust Operations experience required Client & Account Maintenance Trust Account & DDA reconciliation Cash processing Fee processing Account Terminations Daily Net Settlement Preferred skills: Experience with FIS/Charlotte Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 17, 2024

Software Developer (26555)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Software Developer with our client in Minneapolis, MN. What is the opportunity? As a Software Developer – partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to assess, research, and analyze business, technical and system needs in order to resolve business systems issues by recommending technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs. What will you do? Responsible for all aspects of joint development including hands-on and assists with vendor negotiations where applicable Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project and manage detailed design phases for large projects/ programs identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues and ensuring solution meets sponsor needs and PLC deliverables Provides consulting services on new and strategic initiatives (medium to large of varying complexity) Researches emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy Develops feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects Together with Project Manager, and Solutions Architect determines best mix of development, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives Provides input and coordinates with DBA in creating new and modifying existing database structures using different types of databases and recommending appropriate DB based on required functionality across multiple systems Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff Spearheads joint technical design sessions (internally and with SaaS vendor) via technical iteration of design, development, documentation, testing and deployment What do you need to succeed? Requirements: 3+ years of experience in a real-world setting with Java Understanding of SQL Server or similar enterprise-class SQL database Use of JDBC and ACID transactions in a server application Experience with REST web services (client and server) Ability to accept a technical user story and take it from design through coding and testing with minimal supervision Ability to fully unit test development work with automated unit tests Strong object-oriented fundamentals, including familiarity with SOLID concepts Nice-to-have: Experience with Java running on Linux Experience with RedHat OpenShift or similar cloud platform Some familiarity with lightweight/utility web UI development Dev-ops experience with Docker or similar container ecosystem Experience with Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar messaging technology Experience with Java build and test tools such as JUnit and Gradle Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 16, 2024

Program Manager (26554)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Program Manager with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee a large and complex program comprising several mission-critical and diverse projects. This program encompasses the engineering of new products, preparation of manufacturing sites, ensuring supply chain readiness, and aligning sales strategies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for educating sales and service teams, establishing customer service and aftermarket readiness, and ensuring the availability of parts and distribution centers capable of rapid response. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a large-scale program, orchestrating delivery across multiple workstreams to ensure the successful execution of diverse projects. Provide strategic direction and challenge assumptions, focusing the team on key priorities to drive the initiative forward. Collaborate with engineering teams to oversee the development and introduction of new products, ensuring alignment with market needs and operational capabilities. Work closely with supply chain and manufacturing teams to prepare sites for production and service of new products. Develop and implement training programs for sales and service teams to ensure effective product knowledge and customer engagement. Establish and maintain readiness for customer service and aftermarket support, including inventory management and rapid response capabilities. Align sales strategies with program objectives to maximize market impact and customer satisfaction. Monitor program progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies as necessary. Foster a collaborative environment among cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient communication. Qualifications: Requirements: 10+ years of Strategic Program Management experience Extensive experience in managing large-scale programs, particularly in the HVAC and manufacturing sectors. Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, from engineering through to customer service and aftermarket support. Proven ability to provide strategic direction and challenge the status quo to drive results. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a focus on prioritization and resource allocation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex environments and manage multiple priorities effectively. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 14, 2024

Senior Business Systems Analyst (26549)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate for this position must possess: Senior level Business Systems Analyst – 10+ years’ experience Experience with Bill Pay Experience with Advisory Rate Changes (would be helpful) Financial services background Experience with SQL and APIs Documents Requirements: Drafts functional and non-functional data requirements, leveraging previous info provided and input from business stakeholders. Creates Templates / Supporting Materials: Builds or leverages templates to facilitate working sessions and capture requirements and shares best practices with other project teams. Resource must be local and able to come to the office in a hybrid setting. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 10, 2024

Program Quality Assurance Lead (26540)

 St. Paul,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Program Quality Assurance Lead with our client in St. Paul, MN. Responsibilities: Program Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to assist with the systematic approach, the transition and transformation of the Business Process System Integration (BPSI) Program. The role of the Quality Assurance Engineer is to create detailed QA strategies and standards for all required testing for multiple enterprise wide projects within the BPSI Program. They will not only provide overall QA leadership for the program, they will also have hands on execution responsibilities as the QA Lead responsibilities for 5 out of 6 projects within the program. These 5 projects are implementation of enterprise solutions related to ERP, EAM and Data Warehouse/Reporting. Some projects will have Vendors that they partner with. This resource will provide direction to the project teams along with our Vendor partners to ensure alignment with the overall program direction. Requirements of the Role: Create detailed QA strategies and procedures for all BPSI projects to ensure solution(s) meets quality standards/goals and to ensure all readiness and execution of testing. Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. Executing test cases (manual or automated) and reporting test results. Create and collaborate on overall testing schedule and approach to account for dependencies whether within the program or outside of it. Configuration management (process to control and document any changes made during the life of a project; to include release control, change control and revision control). Identify, record, document test results thoroughly and track bugs/defects. Define corrective actions. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. Assist with creating, tracking and reporting data driven metrics to align with testing exit criteria (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts). Collaborate with project team (development team, project manager, etc.) to determine risk and priorities of defects found and plan to fix those defects. Mentor the project Business Analyst in quality Assurance best practices - that will be assisting with the testing along with the Vendor. Define estimating models for all required testing within the program. Propose and implement automated test tool; then design, develop and execute automation scripts. Provide program guidance by participating in all phases of projects to provide QA guidance to cross-functional project teams. Deploy standards across all projects within the program. Collaborate on the release management plan for projects/program. Additional Skills: Fluency with QA theories and concepts to educate technical and management staff on QA. Excellent communication skills to articulate QA process and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Experienced with both Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies to help project teams navigate QA processes within projects. Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus. Ability to: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Lead teams providing direction, delegation and removing obstacles to get work done. Build consensus and motivate people to act and participate. Build strong customer relationships and delivery of customer-centric solutions. Anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that concisely convey a clear understanding of the message to different audiences. Ability to handle conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 10, 2024

Azure Network Engineer (26539)

 St. Paul,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer with our client in St. Paul, MN. Responsibilities: As an Azure network engineer the contractor’s responsibilities include documenting, optimizing performance, resiliency, scale, and security of Azure networking solutions. Candidate proactively monitors network environments to identify issues and minimize risk. The contractor also identifies and works with appropriate team members to resolve connectivity issues. Qualifications: Contractor should have experience creating, negotiating, and managing compute, storage, and networking resources in Azure. Subject matter expertise in planning, implementing, and managing Azure networking solutions including core network infrastructure, disaster recovery routes, hybrid connectivity, application delivery services, private access, to Azure services and network security. Hands-on work with GitHub or Azure DevOps and associated CI/CD tooling. Experience utilizing Terraform to automate the deployment of Azure resources; standardization with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementations; Designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures across cloud and on-prem environments. Networking Technologies Required: Knowledgeable with DNS (hands on), Network Proxy Configuration, Load balancing, Application Gateways, Port address translation (PAT) and Network address translation (NAT). Experience with cloud native security tools and security compliance; ensure network security by enforcing firewalls, VPNs, and access control policies. Experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to expedite incident resolution. Experience guiding and facilitating a combination of both business and engineering stakeholders through a technical decision. Experience with software defined networking for cloud native and marketplace tools (Palo Alto preferred). Experienced in Microsoft Azure. Microsoft AZ-700 certification desired. Azure Data Lake Storage experience desired. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 09, 2024

Information Security Engineer (26532)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking an Information Security Engineer with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Job Description Summary: Engineer will participate in driving the development and operations efforts in Identity and Access Management area. Collaborate with employee/contractor partners to develop and implement the detailed design, configuration, and engineering strategies/solutions to deliver cloud engineering solutions while remaining focused on security, uptime, and performance. Provide troubleshooting and resolution to complex problems/issues. Java/J2EE expertise is needed. Key Responsibilities: Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements. Engineering responsibilities on complex projects and is considered individual contributor of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Collaborate with employee/contractor partners to develop and implement detailed design, configuration and engineering strategies/solutions while remaining focused on security, up-time and performance. Provide troubleshooting and resolution to complex problems/issues. Key Requirements: 5+ years experience Must have: API Gateway, Java/J2EE, AWS Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 09, 2024

Risk Management Project Lead (26530)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Risk Management Project Lead with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Bank Risk Management Project Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will oversee and manage the implementation of risk management projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. The role requires extensive experience in enterprise, operational, and credit risk management, with a strong ability to review, challenge, and refine implementation plans. Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the implementation of risk management projects across the organization. Review and critically assess implementation plans to ensure they meet regulatory standards and organizational objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide expert guidance on risk management best practices. Clean up and refine implementation plans, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment with risk management frameworks. Conduct thorough risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate potential risks. Monitor project progress, identify issues or deviations, and proactively implement corrective actions. Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior management, outlining project status, risks, and recommendations for improvement. Foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the organization. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in risk management within the banking or financial services industry. Proven expertise in enterprise, operational, and credit risk management. Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate complex implementation plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or equivalent are a plus. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to banking operations. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 09, 2024

Program Manager (26526)

 St. Paul,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Program Manager with our client in St, Paul, MN. The consultant will be expected to complete the following responsibilities: Program Planning & Management Develop comprehensive program, portfolio, and project plans using Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies Define scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines Experience managing testing activities and resources to ensure unit, performance, and functionality testing objectives are met. Strong vendor management experience to ensure delivery of contractual scope within agreed upon constraints. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects within established baselines Utilize departmental tools for program and project management, tracking, and reporting Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple interrelated projects and manage dependencies Monitor and Control program to ensure alignment with the approved Program Charter, escalate as needed per Governance structure Execute and manage in accordance with the established governance plan Create consistency among program and projects Create Program Roadmap/timeline and manage in order to meet milestones, objectives and project interdependencies Direct and guide program deployment strategies Guide program methodologies and tools in a manner consistent with industry standards and best practices across the program Communicate regularly across projects Maintain program estimates/budget, issues, risks, assumptions and constraints Escalate decisions and issues to appropriate level Assist Project Managers with Vendor Management Manage the stakeholders based on the established expectations Determine how the program goals and objectives are measured to ensure success of the Program based on project goals/objectives by working with the Project Sponsors Leadership Demonstrated business acumen and professionalism in order to clearly communicate with senior level executives in oral, written, and presentation formats Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing and guiding teams in a matrixed environment Ability to facilitate prioritization, roadmap, and trade off discussions with program stakeholders Manage project managers providing day to day guidance and oversight to ensure service delivery Ability to manage and motivate teams, including direct and indirect reports Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Accountable for leading change management and conflict resolution efforts within assigned projects Ensure teams have clear roles, responsibilities, and deliverables Ensure outcome-based program and project management by focusing on key milestones and deliverables, starting with the strategic vision and developing deadlines to achieve targeted results Stakeholder and Relationship Management Build strong stakeholder relationships to become a trusted advisor to project sponsors and senior leaders Communicate program status, risks, and issues to all stakeholders and executive management in a timely manner, setting expectations and escalating as necessary Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals through active stakeholder management Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage executive-level relationships and negotiate with third-party vendors and partners Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify, assess, and manage project/program risks and issues through mitigation planning Monitor and report project/program progress and performance throughout the delivery lifecycle Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage program and project budgets, ensuring compliance with governance requirements Allocate resources effectively to ensure program and project success through demand management and capacity planning to ensure project success Monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to budget constraints Vendor Management Strong vendor management experience to ensure delivery of contractual scope within agreed upon constraints Review vendor's responsibilities per the SoW/contract and hold the vendor accountable Negotiate with the vendor for new requests or changes to existing scope Actively manage risks resulting from vendors or vendor interaction with our org Promote active communication and collaboration between the vendor and our org Transformation & Organizational Change Management Lead transformation and change management initiatives within projects/programs to ensure solution adoption and process adherence Process Improvement Support the evaluation and refinement of project management methodologies and processes Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging practices Problem Solving and Decision Making: Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions and problem-solving in complex environments Demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty and deliver results in ambiguous situations Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary programs Experience leading high-budget, high-stake initiatives in organizations undergoing significant transformation Prior experience working with cross-functional teams (software engineering, infrastructure, security, Data, etc.) Experience in program management, with a proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, complex programs Extensive experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects across various industries, involving diverse technologies, teams, and business units Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies with the ability to tailor approaches based on program needs Experience working with cross-functional teams (software engineering, infrastructure, security, operations, etc.), ensuring alignment and collaboration across diverse stakeholders Prior experience managing large budgets, including forecasting, cost management, and tracking against financial targets Expertise in change management processes, driving transformation initiatives while ensuring successful adoption by all involved parties Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification ITIL certification or any other relevant certification in IT service management and governance Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 08, 2024

Senior Business Analyst (26527)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Temp to Perm Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. The Business Analyst - will be a liaison between technology, operations, and various business units to lead and facilitate the creation and specification of business requirements regarding banking business solutions and/or enhancements to existing business processes and solutions. Need to be an end to end BA -starting with requirements through testing. High level of experience with UAT. Requirements: Documents Requirements: Drafts functional and non-functional data requirements, leveraging previous info provided and input from business stakeholders. Creates Templates / Supporting Materials: Builds or leverages templates to facilitate working sessions and capture requirements and shares best practices with other project teams. Project is high priority and will have exposure to multiple business units Successful candidate will possess the following: High Curiosity Ability to turn conceptual ideas into business requirements Ability to ask relevant, probing questions of SME’s, regardless of authority level BSA Skill set is preferred, but not necessary Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 30, 2024

Senior Transformation Technology Analyst (26518)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Temp to Perm Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Technology Transformation Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN.Senior Technology Transformation Analyst will collaborate with all SDLC stakeholders—including Scrum Masters, Development teams, Testing groups, Production support, and Product owners—to optimize software delivery. The person would be responsible for achieving a 25% increase in operational efficiency, resulting in 25% more output while maintaining the same costs and accelerating turnaround time to meet business needs. The person in this role will work with technology and business leaders to integrate a technology strategy focused on maintaining top-of-the-class infrastructure and architecture into our strategic business roadmap, fostering a culture of continuous technology improvement. By defining and reporting on metrics, they will ensure clear progress toward building an elite software organization.What Will You Do? Collaborate with all stakeholders involved in the software development life cycle (SDLC), including Scrum Masters, Development teams, Testing groups, Production support, and Product owners, to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline software delivery processes. Develop and execute a roadmap for achieving a 25% increase in operational efficiency, resulting in a 25% boost in team output while maintaining existing costs. Accelerate turnaround time for software delivery by 50% to meet evolving business needs and market demands, while ensuring the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction Reduce number of defects by 30% by improving unit test code coverage and unit test effectiveness Drive the development and implementation of best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance software development processes. Partner with Dev and QE leads of each squad to enable yearly roadmap for technology transformation. Drive continuous improvement efforts, monitor ongoing results, define process areas for review, and conduct benchmarking activities to ensure best in class results. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and success, providing regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of engineering transformation initiatives. Responsible for coaching, mentoring, training of two other engineering transformation analysts What Do You Need To Succeed? Must have: University degree in computer engineering or related fields OR equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in Software engineering as Scrum Master or Business Analyst Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience implementing Agile practices across teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive data-driven decision-making. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their full potential. Nice-to-have: Passion for digital transformation Basic proficiency in VBA or Python Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 30, 2024

Senior Project Manager (26517)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Temp to Perm We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our clients Technology Project Management team in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with our Real Estate and Technology resources to plan, execute, and finalize office moves. This role requires developing and managing detailed project plans, creating, and disseminating project status reports, acquiring resources, and coordinating the efforts of cross functional project teams to meet critical deadlines according to plan. Additionally, being self-motivated with the ability to work independently is needed. Critical thinking and effective written and oral communication skills are a must. Candidates with a background in technology, preferred. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact between Real Estate and Technology Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Create, execute, and manage project plans using Microsoft Project and/or Excel spreadsheets to track milestones, deliverables, and daily tasks. Work with various teams in gathering and submitting cost estimates for the technical aspects of the project. Work with resource managers to assign personnel needed to achieve project goals. Effectively manage change in project scope, priorities, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Schedule and lead project meetings (incorporate meeting agendas and follow-up minutes). Facilitate the flow of information both internally and externally via efficient, timely, and professional communication with the project team, stakeholders, and vendors. Identify potential risks and devise contingency plans. Support moves by managing field technicians and vendor partners. This requires the ability to be available on weekends and off hours, including traveling to project sites, as needed. Develop relationships with project team members as well as stakeholders for the success of the project. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required (focus in Business/Finance or Technology preferred). 4+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity including some experience in office moves/adds/changes. Technical background highly preferred. A general understanding of the construction management process with detailed knowledge of the technical aspects including but not limited to audio visual, phones, physical security, low voltage, cable management. PMP Certification is preferred. Experience in Bluebeam Revu is preferred. Strong familiarity with project management software including Microsoft Project. Familiarity around standard documents affecting real estate projects, including agreements/contracts, surveys, and construction drawings (CAD, low voltage diagram, etc.,). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to confidently address conflict and manage stressful situations. Ability to work well within a team environment, maintain a positive attitude, manage, and coordinate multiple concurrent projects on different tracks. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.