Sr. IT Project Manager - Banking

Apex Systems; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise digital banking initiatives. You will drive planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring security, compliance, and transparent reporting to executives.

The role requires 7+ years in large banking environments, strong Jira proficiency, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams in a hybrid remote setup in the US EST zone.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end enterprise technology projects in banking/FS.
• Experience in large banking environments and digital banking initiatives is highly preferred.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities with excellent analytical skills.
• PMP is preferred; strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise digital banking projects across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead IT projects, ensuring security, compliance, and executive reporting.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies; manage budgets and scope.
• Escalate issues promptly and collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to meet objectives.

Skills

Agile & Waterfall PM

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

PMP (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Job description

## Job Description# Sr. IT Project Manager - BankingApply**Job#: 3055740****Job Description:****Upcoming Roles: Senior IT Project Managers****Required: Large Banking/Financial Services, 7+ years IT PM experience****Ideal: Digital Banking Project Experience****Location: Remote in the US / EST Hours****Overview**We are seeking multiple experienced Senior IT Project Managers with strong backgrounds leading agile/waterfall IT initiatives within the financial services/banking industry for large enterprises. The ideal candidate will have previously worked in the digital banking space.**Key Responsibilities*** Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise digital banking projects across multiple workstreams.* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.* Lead information technology projects, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance throughout the process.* Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.* Track and manage project budgets, scope, and schedules.* Escalate issues promptly and effectively to ensure resolution.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve program objectives.* Utilize Agile, Waterfall or hybrid practices to manage tasks, sprints, and team deliverables.**Qualifications*** 7+ years of experience leading end to end enterprise technology projects (both apps and infra preferred)* Experience in financial services or large banking environments is required.* Experience leading digital banking initiatives is highly preferred.* Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.* Ability to lead with respect and drive teams into action.* Agile & Waterfall Project Management background.* Strong proficiency in Jira.* PMP is preferred *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Raleigh, NC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $68 - $75 per hour