IT Project Manager (Cloud and Data)

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking an experienced lead Project Manager to drive technology and data initiatives in New York. You will lead complex projects from planning through delivery, align cross-functional teams, and report progress to executives.

The ideal candidate has 6–8+ years in project leadership, experience with data transformation, platform modernization or migrations, strong planning and vendor coordination, and PMP or related certification.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8+ years leading complex technology and data-focused projects.
• Experience managing large-scale data transformation, platform modernization, or migration initiatives.
• Strong planning and execution skills including timelines, dependencies, resources, and priorities.
• Experience partnering with business, technology, and cross-functional teams to drive initiatives.
• Excellent communication translating technical details for leadership.
• Hands-on experience creating roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and reporting.
• Experience coordinating external vendors, contractors, and technology partners.
• PMP certification or relevant education preferred; banking/financial services data environments a plus.

Skills

Project leadership

Data transformation

Platform modernization

Migration initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Roadmap planning

Vendor coordination

Delivery documentation

Presentation to leadership

Education

PMP certification

Job description

• 6 to 8+ years of experience leading complex technology and data-focused projects.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale data transformation, platform modernization, or migration initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Strong project planning and execution skills, with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, resources, and shifting priorities.
• Experienced partnering with business, technology, and cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives forward.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical project details into clear updates for business stakeholders and leadership.
• Hands-on experience developing project roadmaps, schedules, milestones, status reporting, and other delivery documentation.
• Experience coordinating external vendors, contractors, and technology partners throughout implementation and ongoing delivery.
• PMP certification or relevant education preferred; experience within banking, financial services, or large-scale data environments is a plus.