Project Manager

Kinective; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible PTO

Company holidays

401(k) plan

Wellness resources

Professional development

Job summary

Kinective in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Project Manager to lead software deployments for financial clients. You’ll own project plans, coordinate product teams and client stakeholders, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Required: 3+ years managing client-facing projects, 1–2 years in software installation; PMP/CPM preferred. This full-time onsite role offers competitive benefits and a 10% bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years experience managing client-facing projects.
• 1-2 years’ experience in software installation processes.
• PMP or CPM certification preferred.
• Experience in Private Equity backed organizations preferred.
• Strong written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create long- and short-term project plans with milestones.
• Partner with Product, Support, Development and other teams to ensure delivery.
• Delegate tasks to team members best positioned to complete them.
• Manage multiple deals/projects with competing priorities and timelines.
• Make effective decisions to progress projects.
• Serve as a point of contact to align teams and client goals.
• Adjust schedules and targets as project needs or funding change.
• Perform quality control to maintain standards and escalate at risk dates.
• Work independently and contribute to the larger project team.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

PMP or CPM certification

Job description

Description

Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!

You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day.

Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.

Why This Role Matters

Our ideal candidate manages the implementation and development phases necessary to deploy Kinective software into our clients’ environments. The Project manager works with clients and internal departments to conduct successful project installations. They also provide leadership and communication for ensuring an efficient workflow while working to reduce overall delivery timelines.

A successful candidate must be customer-oriented, and task driven with the ability to understand basic software installation process. Performs related duties as directed.

Requirements

What you’ll own:

• Creating long- and short-term project plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines for both internal and external clients
• Partners closely with other members of the Product Team, Support, Development, and other internal partners to ensure successful project delivery and client experience
• Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
• Manages multiple deals/projects concurrently that may have competing priorities, resources, and timelines
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with executives and clients to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected and escalating any target dates that could be at risk
• Must work independently with minimal supervision, as well as contribute to the larger project deal team

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years experience managing client-facing projects.??
• 1-2 years’ experience in software installation processes.
• PMP ?or CPM certification (Preferred)
• Experience working in a Private Equity backed organization (Preferred)
• Strong written & verbal communication along with interpersonal skills?
• Ability to lead and adapt in a changing environment?
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills with an attention to detail?
• The ability to delegate effectively?
• Time management skills

Pay, Benefits & Total Rewards

$60,000 to $85,000 with a 10% Bonus potential

The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role. Individual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, job-related skills, location, and internal equity, and most offers are not made at the top of the range.

Base pay is one part of Kinective’s Total Rewards package. Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity. All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability)
• Flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and generous parental and caregiver leave
• An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
• Wellness resources and professional development opportunities

Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.