Principal Project Manager

Pipe Recruit; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead complex projects in the banking domain. This role requires over 16 years of experience in project management, overseeing cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful program delivery. Key responsibilities include planning, execution, and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, capable of managing projects in high-pressure environments. Advanced certifications in project management are preferred.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience in project and program management.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience in managing multiple, concurrent projects.
• Team building, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking.
• Able to manage under stress, ambiguity, or high-pressure situations.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and adaptable PM approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and oversee large multi-division programs with external vendors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project and program teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Drive the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define resource needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define resource needs and assemble cross-functional teams, including external vendors when necessary.
• Negotiate and influence resourcing across departments, ensuring adequate support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Anticipate risks, dependencies, and constraints, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to ensure success.
• Enforce change control processes to maintain alignment with project goals and constraints.
• Regularly report on progress, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Project and program management

Verbal and written communication

Presentation and facilitation

Team building and conflict resolution

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and scheduling

Job description

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Title:

Principal Project Manager (Domain: Banking)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Overview:

The Principal Project Manager leads complex, multi-faceted programs to align with company vision, strategy, and goals. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of large‑scale projects and programs. Using professional principles and methodologies, the Principal Project Manager ensures the delivery of scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project and program teams, ensuring outcomes align with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects and programs.
• Identify, track, and manage key milestones and critical paths for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define resource needs and assemble cross‑functional teams, including external vendors when necessary.
• Negotiate and influence resourcing across departments, ensuring adequate support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Anticipate risks, dependencies, and constraints, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to ensure success.
• Enforce change control processes to maintain alignment with project goals and constraints.
• Regularly report on progress, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 16+ experience in project and program management, including leadership of cross‑functional teams.
• Verbal and written communication (technical and business contexts).
• Presentation and facilitation skills (in‑person and virtual).
• Team building, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking.
• Managing under stress, ambiguity, or high‑pressure situations.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and adaptability to various project management approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Manage multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity.
  • Oversee large, multi‑division programs involving external vendor coordination.
  • Collaborate confidently with senior leadership and key decision‑makers.
• Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and research skills with a big picture mindset and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile).
• Experience in technology‑driven industries or environments.