Sr. IT Project Manager

The Projex Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and 401(k)

Remote work schedule

Job summary

The Projex Group is looking for an experienced Program/Project Manager with at least 10 years of banking experience. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional project teams, manage project deliverables, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This remote position requires eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship. Benefits and 401(k) are offered, and the role is flexible but candidates should ideally be local to NJ/PA/DE.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of practical experience as a Program/Project Manager.
• Solid technical understanding of software development processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business and IT professionals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects.
• Coordinate communications with management and teams.
• Manage project budget, scope, and customer expectations.
• Oversee timely execution of work from project team.

Skills

Banking experience

Agile / Scrum experience

Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Responsibilities

• Banking experience a MUST
• Project/Program Managers should have large banking experience, preferably with process improvement projects, regulatory initiatives, and technology deployments
• Agile / Scrum experience a PLUS, but not a requirement
• Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience a PLUS, but not a requirement
• Interface on a regular basis with key stakeholders, executive management to ensure proper scope, resource allocation, and dependencies are being addressed
• Coach and lead cross‑functional project teams
• Conduct project and iteration planning to deliver high‑value solutions incrementally
• Estimate projects using multiple techniques to arrive at realistic schedules
• Oversee timely execution of work effort from project team
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and required tasks, providing early visibility to schedules/milestones that are at risk
• Independently manage day‑to‑day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects
• Coordinate and facilitate communications with management and across teams
• Manage project budget, scope and internal customer expectations
• Manage changes during and after project implementation
• Collect and analyze metrics to enable and lead continuous improvement of processes

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge & Skills

• At least 10 years of practical experience as a Program/Project Manager on projects where technology was a primary component
• Solid technical understanding of software development processes, IT integration, UX concepts and external partner experience a must
• Experience working on projects requiring the implementation of custom and vendor‑supported technology
• Ability to work collaboratively with business and IT professionals
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops in person and remotely
• Ability to think and act analytically and strategically, solve problems and recommend approaches and solutions
• Ability to act in a proactive and consultative manner with business partners

Important Details

• Banking experience a MUST
• This role does not support a work sponsorship; therefore candidates must be eligible to work in the US and is not a C2C position
• Benefits and 401(k) are provided
• Remote work schedule; ideal individual should be local to NJ/PA/DE