Project Manager

Marlabs LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple major project deliveries within its Investment Banking division. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in project management within the financial services industry. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, along with a proven ability to manage large-scale technology projects. Knowledge of AI and machine learning is highly desired, and the role is full-time in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in project or program management.
• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of managing multiple large-scale technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and technology teams.
• Drive project planning, tracking, and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Agile delivery

Project governance

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

This range is provided by Marlabs LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple major project deliveries within the Investment Banking division of a global financial institution. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills, an understanding of financial services workflows, and experience delivering AI and/or Machine Learning projects in a complex enterprise environment.

This role requires excellent communication and coordination abilities to manage cross-functional teams and deliver impactful solutions on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and senior management to ensure clear alignment and progress visibility.
• Drive project planning, tracking, and governance, including risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder reporting.
• Collaborate with AI/ML, data, and engineering teams to deliver innovative and data-driven solutions for business needs.
• Manage resource allocation, dependencies, and timelines across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with cross-functional global teams, including offshore and nearshore delivery partners.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and business sponsors to provide project updates, escalations, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years of total experience, with at least 5 years in project or program management within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of managing multiple large-scale technology or transformation projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and business leaders.
• Investment Banking or Capital Markets experience preferred (understanding of trade lifecycle, regulatory, or data management processes).
• AI / ML project delivery experience highly preferred — exposure to LLM, GenAI, or automation-driven initiatives is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, agile delivery, and change management processes.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work US business hours and coordinate with global teams across time zones.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Experience in managing AI, data analytics, or digital transformation projects within BFSI.
• Familiarity with cloud-based enterprise environments and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication abilities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting