Financial Services Project Manager
Our client is a leading Fortune 500 financial services company recognized for its innovative approach to banking and technology. With a strong focus on digital transformation, they combine the agility of a tech company with the stability of a financial institution to deliver exceptional products and services to millions of customers nationwide. Their culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and curiosity, empowering teams to experiment, learn, and drive meaningful change. They are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data-driven insights, and human-centered design to create seamless, customer-focused experiences.
Responsibilities :
Partner with project teams and customers to provide delivery updates and escalate risks and issues as needed
Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Communicate project status to stakeholders, including clients, management, and cross-functional team members
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks in collaboration with technical leadership
Drive accountability and follow-through to ensure project deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards
Foster cross-team collaboration, working across functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to achieve results
Apply systems thinking to create holistic, scalable solutions
Utilize project management methodologies such as Agile (Scrum / Kanban) or Waterfall as appropriate
Qualifications :
Proven experience in technical project management, ideally with scalable platform, product, or service delivery
Strong understanding of technical risk identification and mitigation planning
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
Strong problem-solving skills with a quantitative and analytical mindset
High emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and empathy for teams and partners
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Immerse Intake, and GSuite products
Experience with Agile and / or Waterfall project management methodologies
Bachelors degree and relevant experience is required for this role.
Project Manager • Richmond, VA, US