Project Manager – Payments & Deposits Modernization

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Project Manager for a major financial institution in Brooklyn, OH. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity and requires 3 days per week onsite in Brooklyn, OH. Compensation: Up to $70.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications Position Overview: The Project Manager will lead the delivery of the Payments & Deposits Services Modernization initiative, driving a portfolio of automation, AI, and workflow transformation efforts. This role oversees end-to-end project governance, financial management, and cross-functional coordination to modernize check processing, wire and RTP, ACH, lockbox, cash vault, virtual item processing, and reconciliation platforms. The Project Manager partners closely with operations, technology, and vendor teams to deliver measurable cost savings, reduce operational risk, and elevate client experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent modernization workstreams from intake through delivery, ensuring milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and timely issue resolutionDrive project governance and reporting, providing clear, timely status, metrics, and escalations to leadership and business partnersManage financial forecasting, budgeting, invoice tracking, and benefit realization (cost savings, FTE efficiency) across the initiativeCoordinate cross-functional scope, requirements, dependencies, and resource planning across operations, technology, risk, and vendor teamsMonitor cost, schedule, and technical performance across all initiative components; identify and escalate risks and issues appropriatelyPartner with process owners and SMEs to prioritize opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the pipeline through funding checkpointsDefine and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and value proposition across stakeholders and lines of businessDevelop integrated project plans, manage the critical path, and report progress against milestones and target outcomesEnsure client and operational impacts are fully considered in planning, solution design, and change managementSupport vendor engagement and contract management responsibilities, ensuring adherence to obligations and performance expectationsLead communication planning and stakeholder engagement across teams, leadership groups, and offshore/onshore delivery partnersFollow the organization's required processes for how work is delivered, how changes are controlled, and how artifacts are trackedChampion continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the initiative lifecyclePerform additional responsibilities as assigned in alignment with organizational needs Primary Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experienceDemonstrated project or program management experience, preferably within financial services or banking operationsWorking knowledge of payments and deposit operations (e.g., ACH, wire/RTP, check processing, lockbox, reconciliation) and/or technology modernization programsStrong understanding of agile delivery practices, project financial planning, and benefit trackingExceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for executive audiences Desired Skills: PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PSM)Experience delivering automation, RPA, or AI-enabled transformation initiativesExperience managing initiatives within Commercial Banking, Payments, or related operational domainsFamiliarity with vendor management, business case development, and cost/benefit (TCO) modeling Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ yearsThe opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for yearsAccess to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)Behavioral Health PlatformMedical, Dental, VisionHealth Savings AccountVoluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)Voluntary Term Life Insurance401KSick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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