Associate

Job Code: 13474

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: IT\Technology

Description:

Overview:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to partner with business leaders in establishing and executing strategic project management roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and priorities. This role encompasses end-to-end program delivery, governance, reporting, and resource planning for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Project Scope: Large-scale, high-visibility initiatives

Lead and manage global change programs as PMO lead, workstream lead, or lead business analyst

Plan, manage, and control portfolio of projects including business process improvements, new initiatives, process reengineering, and transitions

Monitor project progress, schedule adherence, resource utilization, and objective achievement

Engage with project stakeholders and cross-functional business leaders to build and maintain project pipeline

Establish and manage end-to-end program/project governance frameworks

Program Oversight

Own end-to-end management of high-visibility projects delivered by the function

Independently plan, organize, manage, and control activities across multiple large-scale, cross-functional project teams

Identify and manage interdependencies across programs and workstreams

Ensure timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards

Stakeholder Management

Provide regular status updates to senior management and maintain transparent communication

Build and maintain trusted relationships through consistent stakeholder engagement

Collect and synthesize stakeholder feedback to develop actionable improvement plans

Facilitate discussions and decision-making across organizational levels and geographies

Required Capabilities & Competencies

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence across all organizational levels and global regions

Strong business acumen with high awareness of organizational priorities and alignment

Proven people management and development capabilities

Experience leading teams of business analysts to deliver projects effectively and on schedule

Track record of building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and values-driven leadership

Ability to develop succession plans and prepare team members for advancement

Technical & Domain Expertise

Solid understanding of HR processes and systems

Hands-on experience managing UAT, parallel runs, and implementation for large-scale global projects

Proven experience in requirements gathering with sensitivity to regional variations in global implementations

Experience creating go-live design criteria and cutover plans

Deep understanding of IT systems and processes supporting end-to-end HR operations

Previous involvement in projects requiring interface builds and data migration

Experience working with and managing third-party vendors, including issue resolution and vendor management

Change Management

Comprehensive change management expertise

Ability to create strategic documentation including change impact assessments, benefits realization plans, and stakeholder communication materials

Experience driving adoption and managing resistance across diverse stakeholder groups

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.