Project Manager - PMO

Req ID:389421NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Project Manager - PMO to join our team in Jersey City, New Jersey (US-NJ), United States (US).Day to Day Job DutiesPerform hands-on PMO activities supporting banking technology and transformation programs. This is a hands-on delivery role and requires the individual to personally own and execute PMO activities rather than only provide oversight or coordination.Work closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and delivery teams to track project plans, sprint commitments, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.Prepare and maintain weekly project status reports, dashboards, management presentations, and executive-level reporting.Own and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues and Dependencies), proactively following up with owners and escalating items requiring management attention.Coordinate and support project governance forums, Steering Committee meetings, program reviews, and working-group meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, decisions, and action tracking.Support delivery in an Agile environment, participating in relevant Agile ceremonies and working closely with Scrum teams to track delivery progress, impediments, dependencies, and commitments.Consolidate information from multiple workstreams and provide a clear view of overall program status, key risks, upcoming milestones, and areas requiring attention.Perform hands-on tracking of project financials including budgets, forecasts, actuals, resource costs, and variances.Track resource requirements, onboarding/offboarding, allocation, utilization, and capacity across project teams.Maintain project plans, governance artifacts, documentation repositories, change requests, decision logs, and other required PMO documentation.Work with business, technology, operations, vendors, and other stakeholders to drive closure of actions and ensure delivery commitments are met.Identify gaps in project governance or execution and proactively work with the project leadership team to address them.Support continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates, governance standards, and reporting practices.Work effectively with geographically distributed teams and be prepared to work from client locations when required.Required Qualifications10+ years of overall experience in PMO, Project Management, Program Management, or Project Coordination roles.5+ years PMO experience is mandatory. Candidates must be willing and able to personally create and maintain project plans, RAID logs, status reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, financial trackers, resource plans, and other project governance artifacts.5+ years of experience within Banking or Financial Services supporting technology, transformation, regulatory, or business change initiatives.5+ years of experience working in an Agile delivery environment, with a good understanding of Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog management, dependencies, and delivery tracking.Preferred Qualifications Strong experience in project governance, RAID management, milestone and dependency tracking, action management, and executive reporting.Experience preparing management-level presentations and communicating project status, risks, issues, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.Experience supporting project financial management, resource tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to independently prepare high-quality project reports and presentations.Experience with JIRA and Confluence, along with project planning or portfolio management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Clarity, ServiceNow SPM/PPM, or similar.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with business and technology stakeholders across different geographies.Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to Brazil based on project requirements.DegreeBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.TravelThis position requires up to 50% travel to Brazil. Candidates must be comfortable with regular international travel and working from the client location in Brazil as required by the engagement.NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $141,120.00 to $235,200.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensationThis position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits#LI-NorthAmericaAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, .NTT DATA endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.Job SummaryJob number: 389421Date posted : 2026-09-11Profession: OtherEmployment type: Full time