Project Management Office (PMO) trained and experienced hands-on Project Manager. Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environments while mitigating risk. Leader of strategic financial projects and cross-functional teams following the end-to-end Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) based Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with Equities and Fixed Income Trade applications; developer of new products, supported Cash Management and Banking applications. Performed Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management Information System (PMIS), Change Control, Management Reporting and Metrics, Monitoring and Controlling Processes, Requirements Management, Waterfall Methodology, Use Case Scenarios, and Scope Management. Vendor Procurement Manager and Client Relationship manager for new account on-boarding, integration, training and support. Strong analytical/problem solving and soft skills. Able to research, prepare, and present detailed business and functional requirements. Worked with IT, sales, and management to deliver technology solutions, detailed plans, process improvement, and best practices. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS:PMI best standards, PMO, SDLC. Completed company sponsored PMBOK five month training program.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Equities, Options, Mutual Funds, Precious Metals, Fixed Income, Banking, InsuranceTECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Bloomberg, BondDesk ECN, Redibook ECN, Archipelago ECN, ILX, Nadaq Level Two HARDWARE: IBM Mainframe, PC's, CISCOSOFTWARE: HTML, COBOL, JCL, DB2, MOVE it SFTP OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows XP, Windows 7, Vista