Information Technology Project Manager

We are partnering with a leading financial technology firm that is expanding its Project Management team and hiring across multiple levels. These opportunities are ideal for professionals with experience managing client-facing software implementations, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving projects from initial planning through delivery.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will oversee client implementations and support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, managing project plans, resources, financials, timelines, risks, and scope changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project deliverables, ensuring milestones are met on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, resource allocations, and delivery schedules.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external clients, providing consistent updates on project progress and overall status.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of project objectives.
• Monitor project financials, utilization, productivity, and margin performance.
• Identify potential risks, dependencies, and scope changes, communicating impacts and securing necessary approvals.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and updates within project management systems.
• Drive accountability across teams while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and delivery quality.

Qualifications

• 3–15+ years of experience in project or program management, depending on level.
• Experience supporting software implementations and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple project workstreams.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, CSM, SAFe, or other relevant project management certifications.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma process improvement initiatives.
• Background in financial services, particularly life insurance, annuities, or wealth management.