Project Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of one or more projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and track to detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Cook up cross-functional teams and maintain transparent communication among stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics; identify and resolve potential issues quickly.
• Prepare and present regular status updates, stakeholder reports, and project documentation using various MS office tools.
• Serve as the initial escalation point for assigned programs/projects and ensure mitigation strategies are executed effectively.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the project portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with Development Managers, Relationship Management, Finance, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure consistent communication and results across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing complex projects in a professional setting with experience in finance, wealth management or technology industries preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle(s) with either Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven communication for coordinating diverse teams and ensuring alignment.
• Organizational skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency with PM software and financial acumen to support budget tracking is preferred.
• Experience using tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA and/or similar Project Management tools.
• PMP Certification is a plus.