Merchant Services Implementation Project Manager (Hybrid)

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid). You will build and maintain project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams with a focus on delivering value for a major financial services client.

The role requires hands-on PM experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams with limited oversight. Prior experience with waterfall methods and familiarity with SOWs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on project management experience, including project planning, status reporting, task tracking, and risk and issue management.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Confidence working with clients and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• The ability to manage details and drive progress with limited oversight.
• Experience with traditional or waterfall project management approaches.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project plans, kickoff materials, task lists, and status reports.
• Coordinate implementation work across clients and internal teams, keeping milestones and deliverables on track.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and timelines; communicate concerns and elevate when needed.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) for accuracy and confirm that project deliverables have been validated.
• Prepare clear handoff documentation for servicing and account management teams.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders, setting expectations and providing confidence in delivery.
• Manage multiple workstreams while maintaining strong organization and follow-through.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk & issue management

Planning & scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid). You will build and maintain project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams with a focus on delivering value for a major financial services client.

The role requires hands-on PM experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams with limited oversight. Prior experience with waterfall methods and familiarity with SOWs is a plus.