Senior Project Manager

Location: Des Peres, MO • Hybrid • Contract

About the role

In this role within the Program Management Office (PMO), you will support large-scale financial services initiatives within the Investment Advisory Platform portfolio. You will lead multiple high-priority projects, ensuring their alignment with strategic business objectives. This is a full-time role with a focus on delivering high-impact projects that support strategic growth and client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans aligned with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate efforts between internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, documentation, and refinement activities.
• Apply project management best practices and risk mitigation techniques throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deliverables on time.
• Manage project dependencies across various business and technology streams.
• Support project governance and decision-making processes with senior stakeholders.
• Build and nurture strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment.
• Drive effective communication among stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics to ensure objectives are met.
• Identify, assess, and escalate project risks and issues promptly.
• Develop mitigation strategies and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Track, analyze, and report on project performance and progress.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct project management experience in financial services or related industries.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex projects involving cross-functional teams.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of project management techniques including risk and scope management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with client-facing and internal audiences.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid certification in project management.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting initiatives within an Investment Advisory or financial technology platform.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Prior experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment.
• Leadership exposure to large-scale enterprise projects.