Job Title:  Associate

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer:
 
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.