Project Manager III (contract)

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Project Manager III to lead client-facing projects in payments and FinTech. The role entails managing project timelines and expectations, utilizing Agile methodologies, and collaborating across teams to ensure successful project delivery. This is a 6-month contract with high potential for extension, based in Pittsburgh.

Benefits

Optional medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing project management experience required.
• Experience in the FinTech or payments industry preferred.
• Strong technical writing experience, particularly for procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing projects from initiation to delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and coordinate internal teams.
• Adapt and support the team’s shift toward Agile methodologies.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communications

Agile Methodologies

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

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At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what is all about.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Client-Facing Project Manager with expertise in payments and FinTech to support the successful delivery of high-visibility, complex projects within a leading financial services organization. This role will be instrumental in managing client expectations, ensuring delivery milestones are met, and aligning internal teams around strategic priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has proven experience delivering both modernization and new product enablement initiatives.

This is a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension, supporting a team with a deep focus on client-facing projects—particularly in ACH, FX, online bill payments, and wires—as well as internal product development initiatives. This position is available at our offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Lake Mary, Florida.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Project Management: Lead client-facing projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring timelines, scope, and budget expectations are consistently met.
• Multi-Project Oversight: Manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinating across internal teams and external vendors to align on project goals and execution.
• Agile Delivery: Adapt to and support the team’s shift toward Agile methodologies; contribute to iterative planning, sprint execution, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as a liaison between technical teams, product teams, and clients to ensure alignment and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Vendor Management: Oversee external vendor deliverables and performance; ensure consistent communication and quality assurance across third-party partnerships.
• Technical Documentation: Support internal enablement efforts through strong technical writing capabilities, especially in translating API specifications and product procedures into clear documentation.
• PMO Collaboration: Contribute to a growing PMO structure; participate in knowledge-sharing and support standardization of processes across a team of 6–7 project managers.
• Product Enablement Projects: Lead internal initiatives to commercialize new features, including the development of procedures, training documentation, and go-to-market readiness.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience (client-facing strongly preferred)
• Experience in FinTech, financial services, or payments industry
• Comfortable leading meetings, managing client communications, and meeting tight deadlines
• Exposure to Agile environments and iterative delivery models
• Strong technical writing experience, particularly for procedures and product documentation
• Bachelor’s degree required
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Deep familiarity with payments ecosystems including ACH, FX, online bill pay, and wires
• Hands-on experience working with APIs and associated documentation
• Demonstrated success in client-facing project management roles
• Proven ability to juggle multiple initiatives while maintaining high-quality delivery
• Previous exposure to PMO structures and project governance best practices
• Comfort working across both technical and non-technical stakeholder group
  
  

Why Join Us:

This is a dynamic opportunity to take ownership of client-critical projects in a fast-evolving FinTech landscape. You’ll be part of a high-performing team at the forefront of digital transformation in payments and financial services, with the ability to directly influence outcomes and deliver tangible value to enterprise clients.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
  
  

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 56 70 USD hourly

Additional Notes

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.

Benefits Information

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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