Senior Project Manager - IT
Q2About the role
As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We’re All About:
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Q2 is looking for a driven and results-oriented individual who is passionate about driving change and making an impact. If you have a strong background in software engineering, with experience in Cloud, Service Reliability, or IT Infrastructure and a proven track record of success in project management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and be a part of the team that is revolutionizing the way we move the world.
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead our project team in delivering complex, high-impact initiatives. This individual will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery, ensuring successful completion within scope, schedule, and budget. As part of the role, there is flexibility to take on additional program management responsibilities when needed, supporting broader strategic initiatives.
The successful candidate will bring a strong background in project management, a thorough understanding of Waterfall, SCRUM, and/or Hybrid frameworks, and at least 8 years of experience in leading projects in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize your strong project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication of project status, risks, and key issues.
- Drive the adoption and effective implementation of both SCRUM and Waterfall methodologies to ensure a smooth project execution process.
- Ability to effectively lead to successful resolution complex issues/projects on a regular basis; oversees large projects requiring the use of complex project management skills and excellent soft skills.
- Facilitate project planning sessions, develop detailed project plans, and track progress against milestones.
- Actively manage risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to address potential roadblocks.
- Uphold company values and standards, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management on project status, performance, and future plans.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and safety standards.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication.
- Flex into Program Management responsibilities, as required, to oversee multiple related projects and ensure strategic alignment across initiatives.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- 8+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of success, along with typically a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration).
- 2+ years of team lead or people management experience.
- 2+ years with a technical background in software engineering, systems analyst, systems architecture, platform services, DevOps, or related experience.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SCRUM, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management framework.
- Experience leading projects with technical and non-technical teams, experience defining, documenting, and providing guidance on processes.
- Proven success working with all levels of leadership/management, experience developing and maintaini
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