Project Manager

Soho Square Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver IT projects within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT, 7–10 years of project management experience, and familiarity with capital markets. Responsibilities include defining project scope, managing timelines, and communicating with stakeholders. This contract role is mid-senior level, offering a chance to work within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of project management experience in IT.
• 5–7 years of experience in capital markets.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with IT teams.
• Develop project plans and communicate them effectively.
• Manage project expectations and track issues throughout the project.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager responsibilities and qualifications for a role focused on delivering IT projects within the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders.
• Develop full‑scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and track issues related to the project.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Enhance tools and processes used by the team.
• Contribute administrative tasks to run changes for the bank team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management in the information technology sector.
• Expected 7–10 years of project management experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in capital markets.
• Excellent client‑facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• PMP/PRINCE II certification is a plus.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking