IT Project Manager- Senior Specialist

About the role

The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization partners with business and technology leaders to prioritize, plan, and deliver the technology work that powers Schwab’s strategic objectives. You will join a high-impact Portfolio Management Office team supporting strategic Marketing initiatives that drive digital experiences, business transformation, and technology innovation across Charles Schwab.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes, support technology transformation, and enhance operational effectiveness across the firm.
• Apply Project Management, Agile Collaboration, and Building Collaborative Relationships skills to lead projects from initiation through delivery while aligning stakeholders around common goals.
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, vendors, and other key stakeholders to develop integrated delivery plans, manage dependencies, and ensure strategic initiatives remain aligned to scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Use financial and operational data to support forecasting, resource planning, and project governance activities that enable effective decision-making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience leading small to medium-sized projects within technology, systems, product development, or related environments.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing project management tools and artifacts such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, status reporting, and change management documentation.
• Demonstrated experience applying Project Management skills to plan, organize, execute, and deliver projects that achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Proven ability to use Building Collaborative Relationships skills to establish trust, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.
• Experience leveraging Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving skills to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, mitigate risks, and resolve project challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to use Attention to Communication skills to clearly communicate project goals, status, risks, and decisions to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, and tracking project milestones to achieve delivery objectives.
• Ability to utilize financial, operational, and resource planning data to support project forecasting, budgeting, and governance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accountability for project commitments and outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of project management experience within financial services, banking, brokerage, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting Agile teams and applying Agile Collaboration skills to partner effectively with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technology delivery teams.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Scrum practices.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or related project management certification.
• Experience leading initiatives that involve technology modernization, systems integration, operational improvement, or enterprise transformation efforts. Demonstrated technical acumen and ability to partner effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.