Senior Project Manager--(Financial Services and Banking Industry experience is a must)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager—(Financial Services and Banking Industry experience is a must)

Location: Chicago, IL—Hybrid

Duration: 5 Months

Project Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be assigned to one or more of the client’s large book of cybersecurity projects that require project management best-practices and rigor to execute and successfully deliver on time and on budget.

Qualifications (must haves):

Has expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance to include:

• Schedule management

• Risk and issue management

• Budget and financial management

• Coordination and communication across teams

• Managed large projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies

• Managed large projects using Azure Boards

• Earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in a business or technology field of study

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects

• Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses

• Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans

• Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, and resolution of issues

• Conducts status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures

• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals

• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact projects

• Change agent for project management best-practices

Nice to Have’s:

The individual should be competent in all areas of project management.

Experience working in a global, highly regulated financial institution

* Proven experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager in large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation initiatives, preferably in cybersecurity or cryptography.

* Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, especially asymmetric and post-quantum cryptography, and related regulatory and compliance frameworks.

* Experience with enterprise risk management, technology governance, and vendor management.

* Ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.

* Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

* Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., FIPS 203/204/205), cryptographic inventory methodologies, and change management best practices.

* Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is highly desirable

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $65.00/hr - $70/hr.