Sr Specialist - IT Program Management

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & sabbatical after years

Parental leave and family building

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation’s Schwab Technology Services is seeking a Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide, cross-functional initiatives, including product development, systems integration, and process reengineering. You will orchestrate complex deliveries with business, operations, and IT stakeholders.

You’ll ensure clear scope, measurable business benefits, and effective risk management while guiding teams and partners through the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of project management experience, managing small to medium projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technology environments.
• 3-7 years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
• Direct experience mobilizing and leading teams; setting direction and approach; facilitating conflict resolution; identifying/understanding drivers, root cause; seeking guidance or escalating when needed
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering projects
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Accountable for planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables
• Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
• Manages small to medium-scale projects sometimes involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners
• Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project, escalating issues to portfolio manager as appropriate

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Project budgeting

Change requests

Status reports

Job description

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role.

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization partners with Business and Technology Leaders to prioritize and execute technology work for strategic business sponsored initiatives, enhancements, as well as standard technology operations, production support, and technology enablement to ensure STS capacity is focused on the most important work for the company.

What you have

Project Managers are responsible for leading enterprise wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, small to medium-scale application development, systems integration, process reengineering, operational efficiency improvements, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables
• Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
• Manages small to medium-scale projects sometimes involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners
• Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project, escalating issues to portfolio manager as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• 3-7 years of project management experience, managing small to medium projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technology environments
• 3-7 years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
• Direct experience mobilizing and leading teams; setting direction and approach; facilitating conflict resolution; identifying/understanding drivers, root cause; seeking guidance or escalating when needed
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering projects
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background/experience in financial services industry
• Experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
• PMP or PMI-ACP certification

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance