Sr. Project Manager (Finance / IT)

The PMO Squad is looking for a Senior Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our finance client. Reporting to the Head of Projects and Change, this role is responsible for the successful delivery and adoption of projects and changes across the organization. Projects include technology, operations and regulatory change, all aimed at delivering simple, efficient business solutions which will optimize our clients' experience.

Position: Contract | 6-12 months

Pay: $70 - $75/hr.

Location: Remote | Eastern or Central time zone(s) required

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and execute critical business initiatives to scope, time and budget.
• Apply consistent project governance and methodologies to deliver projects to agreed budgets, scope, quality and timelines. Ensure appropriate resourcing.
• Building positive working relationships with business sponsors and ensure the smooth delivery of projects and organizational change across the bank.
• Work with sponsors and stakeholders to develop the business case for projects under management, ensure feasibility and seek approval(s). Facilitate working sessions to define project scope and outputs and ensure final solution and change is embraced by the stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets and reports on a timely basis. Provide regular updates to the Head of Projects & Change and Sponsors. Ensure appropriate KPIs for success are tracked and reported.
• Conduct regular project meetings. Ensure minutes, agendas and schedules are prepared, distributed, updated and approved in a timely manner.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans, risk logs, key issues and changes through the lifecycle of the project.
• Undertake post implementation reviews, benefit analysis and the collation and sharing of lessons learned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Information Technology / Business administration / Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years' relevant experience delivering business, technology projects in the banking, financial services or I.T. sector(s).
• Experience in project governance, risk identification and mitigation and associated controls.
• Professional project management designation such as PMP; Prince 2; Agile / Scrum Master or equivalent.
• Knowledge of banking / financial sectors and technologies / systems essential.

About You:

• Organized: You plan your days and weeks.
• Innovator: Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Solutions-focused: Identify solutions, efficiencies and automations.
• Simplification: Can translate complex IT and business issues into plain English.
• People skills: Excellent communicator. You build strong, lasting relationships.
• Team player: A genuine collaborative approach to the workplace.
• Flexible: Enjoy adapting to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional: Strong ethics and self-accountability. You deliver value every time.
• Quality: Error free, detail orientation to work, while seeing the bigger picture.
• Committed: Do what it takes to get the job done, including evenings, weekends and travel.
• Proficient: In project management tools, Excel, Access, Word, Power Point and Visio.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Please note: This is a contract, hourly position and is only available as an independent contracting opportunity [1099/C2C]; W2 employment is not available for this position at this time.

EEO:

We welcome the diverse backgrounds and experiences that all employees and consultants bring to the table! Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, Veterans, and other under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply!