Senior Project Manager, Banking

OVERVIEWA major banking client is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic investment and transformation initiatives for its Corporate Card business.
This is not a client implementation or onboarding role. You will lead internally focused projects that change and improve the Corporate Card business itself: the technology, processes, operating model, product capabilities, and controls that enable it to operate and grow. The portfolio is a mix of new initiatives and existing projects already in flight.
You will report day to day to the Corporate Card portfolio delivery lead and partner closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk/Compliance, Finance, and Change Management. Start date is as soon as possible.
Pay Rates: $70-$80 / hour
Contract Length: 12 months to start with chance to extend
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex Corporate Card investment and transformation projects, from planning through delivery
Build and manage integrated plans covering scope, schedule, resources, financials, dependencies, risks, issues, and milestones
Manage many concurrent projects and workstreams across a matrixed organization
Coordinate delivery across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk/Compliance, Finance, and business teams
Lead initiatives spanning technology modernization, product capabilities, process redesign, operating model changes, controls, automation, and organizational readiness
Drive project governance, executive reporting, issue resolution, and timely decision-making
Manage project budgets, forecasts, financial variances, and investment commitments
Identify cross-functional dependencies and proactively manage delivery risks and mitigation plans
Ensure business readiness and adoption of new capabilities, processes, and technology
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong experience leading complex business and technology investment projects
Corporate or Commercial Card experience highly preferred, including knowledge of card programs and partners;
Payments, Treasury Management, or Commercial Banking experience also considered
Leader-level communication skills, with a track record of reporting to and influencing executive stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple interconnected projects and workstreams at once
Strong command of project planning, financial management, risk and issue management, and governance
Experience across business, product, technology, operations, and control functions
Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Technology modernization and business transformation experience strongly preferred
PMP or comparable certification preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.
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