Hybrid Senior Tech PM - Banking & Deposits

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K match

HSA health account

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead technology programs from initiation through implementation in a hybrid Chicago setting. The role requires coordinating diverse teams, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and ensuring programs align with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

You will engage stakeholders, drive risk mitigation, and ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement processes while delivering impactful banking product initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong background in banking or financial services environments.
• Proven experience managing application development projects, utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies, and demonstrating strong financial acumen in managing budgets exceeding $1M.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects from initiation to implementation, managing the overall project lifecycle and delivery of business, operational, and technology deliverables.
• Manage overall project budgets of $1M+ and perform ongoing financial forecasting, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional team members, maintaining accountability for project deliverables.
• Drive initiatives in the banking deposits space, supporting revenue generation, process improvements, and new product launches to market.
• Execute project requirements within strict governance frameworks, adhering to risk appetite, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain all related project management artifacts in compliance with enterprise standards.
• Understand project interdependencies and apply critical thinking to identify and mitigate risks from project inception.
• Negotiate contract details with external vendors in consultation with procurement teams to secure necessary resources.
• Socialize change management plans with stakeholders and measure project effectiveness and adoption.

Skills

Technical project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Waterfall & Agile methodologies

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead technology programs from initiation through implementation in a hybrid Chicago setting. The role requires coordinating diverse teams, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and ensuring programs align with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

You will engage stakeholders, drive risk mitigation, and ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement processes while delivering impactful banking product initiatives.