Project Manager, Banking & Finance
Overview
You will own delivery of large-scale, high-risk projects in banking and finance, managing scope, budget, and timelines across cross-functional teams. You will coordinate with stakeholders, mitigate risks, and ensure consistent outcomes. This role demands recent banking or finance experience and thrives on direct client interaction. You will drive projects from initiation to closure, using MS Project and JIRA to track progress. Your leadership will directly impact client satisfaction and business growth.
What You'll Do9
- 1Plan and manage project scope, schedule, and budget for 5-10 concurrent initiatives in banking and finance.
- 2Coordinate with internal teams and client stakeholders to define milestones and deliverables.
- 3Monitor project risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track.
- 4Lead project meetings, document decisions, and communicate status to executives and clients.
- 5Track and report on project health using MS Project and JIRA, ensuring data accuracy.
- 6Manage vendor and third-party dependencies, ensuring contractual commitments are met.
- 7Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal governance frameworks.
- 8Facilitate change management and user adoption for new financial systems and processes.
- 9Conduct project retrospectives and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices.
Requirements9
- 15+ years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
- 23-5 years managing projects with budgets over $1M and cross-functional teams.
- 3Recent experience with regulatory projects, such as BCBS 239 or CCAR.
- 4Proficiency in MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
- 5Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level executives.
- 6PMP or PRINCE2 certification is required.
- 7Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 8Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- 9Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, GA; Berkley Heights, NJ; or Frisco, TX, Monday through Friday.
Salary Insight
$110 - $120k per year
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