IT Project Manager - Mid

About the role

We are seeking a motivated IT Project Manager to join a dynamic team in a highly collaborative and regulated financial services environment. This role is responsible for managing the intake funnel for all non-business-driven work within the organization's technology division.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Lead and coordinate multiple large-scale projects and programs concurrently, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective working relationships and communication channels with cross-functional teams, including Information Security, Infrastructure, Risk, and Audit.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Define requirements, validate incoming work, and drive execution across multiple teams.
• Champion best practices in project management within a hybrid Waterfall and Agile framework.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-7 years of IT project management experience within banking or financial services required.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects and programs in a structured, regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with executive-level and C-suite stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in work item management systems such as Jira and ServiceNow. Experience with project management tools like Clarity.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Work Arrangement

Ability to work on-site four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military affiliation is valued.
• Experience in Information Security (InfoSec), cybersecurity, or infrastructure projects.
• Background working with application owners and managing application lifecycles.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and audit processes.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PI Planning).
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM).

Benefits

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.

Pay

$52-57/hr max

Schedule

4 days a week in office, 1 day remote