Technical Project Manager

Synechron; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global exposure with 58 offices

Paid annual leave & holidays

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance plans

Retirement savings plans

Udemy for Business access

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Synechron in New York is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate banking technology programs. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes Agile/Scrum delivery, sprint planning, backlog management, risk mitigation, and collaboration with business, compliance, and engineering stakeholders to translate requirements into technical roadmaps. NYC base salary $130k-$140k/year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale IT or banking technology projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and other PM methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
• Risk management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex banking technology programs, ensuring seamless coordination among cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Drive Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies, serving as Scrum Master or TPM, managing sprint planning, backlogs, dependencies, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, and engineering stakeholders to translate banking requirements into executable technical roadmaps.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage global teams and align with executive expectations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Global teams

Education

PM Certification (PMP/ Scrum Master)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

We areAt Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challengeWe are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex banking technology programs. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.

Additional Information*The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within NYC is $130k - $140k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Lead complex banking technology programs, ensuring seamless coordination among cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Drive Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies, serving as Scrum Master or TPM, managing sprint planning, backlogs, dependencies, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, and engineering stakeholders to translate banking requirements into executable technical roadmaps.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage global teams and align with executive expectations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT or banking technology projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and other project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
• Risk management and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skill

• Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or relevant Agile certifications.
• Experience in banking or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of banking compliance and security standards.
• Programming or technical background is a plus.
• Experience with project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, etc.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply.

We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.