Job Posting: Financial Services Project Manager
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in financial services? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage key projects and initiatives that drive operational excellence and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee financial services projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring completion on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, operations, and business units, to align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Manage vendors and contractors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project execution.
- Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and plan strategic initiatives critical to business success.
- Facilitate senior management discussions to communicate project status, budget updates, issue resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Plan, organize, and implement project activities throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on achieving key milestones.
- Deliver clear, consistent communication to stakeholders, including project presentations, updates, and reports.
- Develop and maintain project artifacts such as project plans, status reports, and business requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between business units, operations, and technical teams.
- Maintain project documentation, including meeting agendas and minutes, to track progress and ensure alignment with goals.
- Build strong relationships across teams to support collaboration and project success.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system or process issues in partnership with business teams.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in the financial services industry.
- Expertise in project planning, organization, and execution, with strong follow-up skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial services operations, strategic planning, and project/system development life cycles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build collaborative partnerships.
- Strong multitasking abilities with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint).
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced certifications such as PMP or CFA preferred.
If you're passionate about managing projects that shape the future of financial services, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career today!