Senior Project Manager(Financial Services)

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Lead large banking projects

Engage with senior stakeholders

Agile coaching

Career development

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a client to hire a Senior Project Manager (Financial Services) based in the United States. You will lead complex banking and online banking initiatives, guiding multiple teams, stakeholders, and programs through Agile delivery.

You will shape long-term strategies, manage risks, resolve issues, coach teams in Scrum, and drive continuous improvement in fast-paced environments while maintaining strong client engagement and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of project management experience in financial services/banking.
• Experience in startup or scaleup environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead banking projects focused on online banking implementations.
• Oversee multiple project teams and large-scale programs with clear objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define long-term program strategies and translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Plan and facilitate client workshops, project discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project and program risks.
• Manage changes and adapt delivery plans to minimize disruption.
• Resolve issues and remove obstacles to successful outcomes.
• Train, mentor, and coach teams in Scrum and Agile practices.
• Analyze project data and metrics to inform strategic decisions and drive delivery improvements.
• Drive process improvements and support organizational change initiatives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Change management

Coaching Agile teams

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Manager (Financial Services) based in the United States.This role offers the opportunity to lead complex banking and financial services projects, with a particular focus on implementing online banking solutions. You will oversee multiple project teams and large-scale programs, ensuring successful delivery in fast-paced and evolving environments. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help shape long-term program strategies, facilitate client discussions, and translate business priorities into effective execution plans. You will play a key role in managing risks, resolving issues, and guiding teams through project changes while minimizing disruption. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on project leadership, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement. It is well suited to an experienced project manager who can bring structure, clarity, and strong collaboration to complex initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Manage banking projects focused on the implementation and delivery of online banking solutions.
• Lead multiple project teams and oversee large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and delivery expectations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define long-term program strategies and translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate client workshops, project discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project and program risks.
• Manage project changes, adapt delivery plans, and minimize disruption to ongoing activities.
• Resolve project issues and remove delivery obstacles to support successful outcomes.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members in Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Analyze project data and performance indicators to inform strategic decisions and improve delivery.
• Drive process improvements and support organizational change initiatives.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant project management experience.
• Proven experience working in the financial services or banking sector.
• Previous experience in startup or scaleup environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies and their practical application in project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams, concurrent projects, or large-scale programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and clients.
• Experience designing, planning, and facilitating client workshops.
• Strong capabilities in risk management, issue resolution, and change management.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and continuously changing environments.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Nice to have: Experience coaching teams in Agile practices and methodologies.

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale banking and online banking implementation projects.
• Exposure to strategic programs and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to lead multiple teams and contribute to organizational improvements.
• Scope to develop Agile delivery practices and coach project teams.