Senior IT Project Manager (Business-Focused Initiatives)

Zohorecruit; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is recruiting a Senior IT Project Manager for a global financial services client in Jersey City, NJ. The role oversees high-visibility initiatives spanning technology, operations, and business stakeholders in a regulated environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate business requirements into plans, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure delivery milestones while coordinating with IT, operations, and business units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading IT or business-focused projects in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and system requirements.
• Proven ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business goals
• Translate business and functional requirements into actionable project plans
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate across IT, operations, and business teams to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure functional requirements are met through collaboration with business analysts and subject matter experts
• Oversee testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager (Business-Focused Initiatives)

Jersey City, United States

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

This opportunity sits within a global financial services organization operating in the banking and capital markets space. The team supports large-scale, business-critical initiatives that span technology, operations, and functional stakeholders. Known for a structured, disciplined environment, the organization values strong governance, clear communication, and execution excellence. Teams are collaborative and delivery-driven, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology solutions to business objectives in a regulated environment.

What’s In Store For You

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility initiatives that directly support business operations and strategic goals. The engagement provides exposure to senior stakeholders, complex enterprise systems, and cross-functional teams. The hybrid work model allows for a balance of on-site collaboration and remote productivity while contributing to meaningful, long-term initiatives within a global financial institution.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business goals
• Translate business and functional requirements into actionable project plans
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate across IT, operations, and business teams to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure functional requirements are met through collaboration with business analysts and subject matter experts
• Oversee testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout

Requirements

Are you an experienced IT project leader ready to drive business-focused delivery?

• 10+ years of experience managing IT or business-focused projects in complex environments
• Strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and functional system requirements
• Proven ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across IT and business functions
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and/or Jira
• Excellent communication, leadership, and executive-facing presentation skills
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred