IT Project Manager

IT Project/Program Manager (Loan Origination & Servicing Platform Modernization)Itero Group is seeking an experienced IT Project/Program Manager to support strategic technology modernization initiatives focused on a Loan Origination & Loan Servicing Platform upgrade. This individual will lead cross-functional teams responsible for delivering enterprise technology solutions that enhance lending operations, servicing workflows, reporting, integrations, and overall operational efficiency.This role is ideal for a hands-on Project/Program Manager who can effectively operate across both business and technical environments while driving complex enterprise initiatives from planning through implementation and production support. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting enterprise application projects within financial services, banking, lending, or other highly regulated industries and possess the ability to coordinate stakeholders across the full project lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of commercial banking system upgrade, conversion, and enhancement initiatives.Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and resource planning.Partner with Commercial Lending, Credit, Operations, Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to define business and technical requirements.Coordinate ACBS integrations with upstream and downstream applications, APIs, data warehouses, and reporting platforms.Oversee data conversion, migration, reconciliation, and production cutover activities.Lead project governance, executive reporting, RAID management, and steering committee meetings.Coordinate system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), production readiness, and deployment activities.Manage internal delivery teams, vendors, and third-party implementation partners.Ensure compliance with governance, audit, security, and regulatory requirements.Identify opportunities to improve lending processes and operational efficiencies.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree.10+ years of overall project and program management experience.5+ years managing enterprise financial services technology initiatives.2+ years leading large-scale program initiatives.Experience managing commercial lending, loan servicing, or loan origination technology projects.Experience with enterprise system implementations, integrations, and data migration.Strong project governance, executive communication, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.Experience managing Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.Experience with Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools.Preferred QualificationsExperience with ACBS (Advanced Commercial Banking System).Commercial lending or syndicated lending experience.Experience with loan servicing platforms, commercial banking systems, or core banking modernization.Knowledge of APIs, data integration, ETL, and cloud-based financial platforms.PMP certification preferred.Experience working within regulated financial services environments.Core CompetenciesProgram & Project LeadershipCommercial Lending TechnologyACBS Implementation & ModernizationSystems IntegrationData Migration & ConversionExecutive Stakeholder ManagementRisk & Issue ManagementVendor ManagementGovernance & Regulatory ComplianceAgile & Hybrid DeliveryBudget & Resource ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipWork EnvironmentAbility to support meetings and collaboration across business and technical teams in multiple locationsStrong communication, organizational, and client-facing skills requiredAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environmentPreferred Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a proactive and hands-on IT Project/Program Manager who can successfully bridge business and technical teams, build strong client relationships, and independently drive complex enterprise lending initiatives from planning through execution, deployment, and ongoing production support. Experience working within regulated financial environments and supporting enterprise modernization initiatives is highly preferred.If you are looking for a role where you will lead with integrity, create and innovate, inspire excellence, be a respected member of the team, drive results, and have fun, we look forward to connecting with you!Itero Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status or political affiliation.