Project/Program Manager with FX background

Stash Talent Services; Arizona (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager with a strong background in payments and foreign exchange. This role involves leading critical projects within banking, focusing on the implementation of payment solutions like Zelle and PayPal. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adept at managing multiple complex projects while ensuring stakeholder engagement. With a commitment to excellence, you'll play a key role in advancing technological initiatives that enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in banking with strong IT background.
• Proven success in managing payments and FX projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support projects related to Deposits, Payments, and Treasury Management.
• Engage in Change Management principles for project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Payments Implementation

Foreign Exchange (FX)

Risk Evaluation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

15+ years in banking-related work

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Project/Program Manager with FX background

Role: Project/Program Manager with FX background

Duration: 12+ months - expected to be long term contract with extensions

Location: Phoenix on site 4 days a week.

Required Skills

• IT PM who has implemented payments (think Zelle/PayPal) in a large banking environment.
• 60% of this project will be Payments related (Zelle and PayPal implementation)
• 20% will be foreign exchange related (FX)
• 20% is IT
• Candidate must be located in Phoenix
• Must have experience working in FX in recent role

Description

Our banking client is searching for an experienced Project Manager with a strong computer technology business segments experience who will play a pivotal role in launching and supporting company initiatives related to key technological advances. The Project Manager will guide and support business segments/ DPTM – Deposits, Payments, and Treasury Management, projects and initiatives as determined by executive management. This position requires the ability to gather requirements, evaluate risks, work directly with team members to accomplish tasks, and document key artifacts for business stakeholders. The position will be part of the Deposits, Payments, and Treasury Management (DPTM) team and will report directly to the IT Leader of DPTM.

You should be an independent thinker and self-starter who takes charge of enterprise level projects and delivers results that positively impact the organization’s customers, employees, and bottom line. The ideal candidate will have the ability to simultaneously handle multiple complex projects, be comfortable discussing cutting edge technologies, and be able to translate those concepts into concrete, straightforward, and useful business deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the goals of new tasks and projects
• Consult with Business Units and Subject Matter Experts to identify, clarify, and document project objectives and tasks
• Provide support for the gathering of data and the further analysis of that data as it relates to projects
• Work within the Jira and Confluence applications to detail and update projects
• Test and validate deliverables against the requirements list
• Work within the parameters set forth in the company policies for Project Management and SDLC
• Actively engage in the principles of Change Management to ensure stakeholders are fully prepared for each project’s final deliverables.
• Participate in post project analysis to reflect upon successes, failures and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in banking-related work with a strong understanding of bank transactional environments
• Demonstrated success working in an IT environment
• Previous role in IT Business Development/ Business Segment projects
• Training/Certification prep toward PMP or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Banking