Sr Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager (PM) plays a critical role in driving complex, high-impact initiatives within our client’s enterprise PMO (Value Delivery Office). This individual will support large-scale transformation efforts across a dynamic, fast-paced financial services organization, working closely with business leaders, product teams, and technology stakeholders. The role is focused heavily on systems integration, data migration, and enterprise change initiatives, often tied to acquisitions and new business partnerships. This is a highly visible position requiring strong executive presence, the ability to operate independently, and experience leading cross-functional programs with organization-wide impact. The PM will help drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful delivery of critical initiatives that support continued growth and modernization.
Key Responsibilities 2. Leadership and Team Dynamics 3. Stakeholder Management and Communication 4. Change Management and Organizational Readiness Candidate Profile
Project Management and Coordination
Lead and manage end to end project execution across multiple complex, fast-paced initiatives
Drive large scale enterprise programs, including system migrations and business transformations
Serve as primary point of contact for project goals, timelines, and deliverables across stakeholders
Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring clarity across multiple workstreams
Drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and scalability initiatives
Surface key metrics and insights to support decision making and executive reporting
Adapt project management best practices to evolving project needs and organizational priorities
Migrating new client data across enterprise environment – cross-functional team focused
Transitioning platforms and systems migrations
Supporting outsourced partner relationships
Lead cross functional teams across product, technology, and business units
Promote alignment, accountability, and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members and partner PMs as needed
Foster a results driven, resilient, and adaptable team environment
Lead teams through periods of change, including system transitions and modernization efforts
Maintain strong communication across executive stakeholders, business sponsors, and technical leaders
Provide transparent updates on project status, risks, and dependencies
Navigate complex and politically sensitive environments with professionalism and neutrality
Lead large cross functional meetings and drive productive discussions and decision making
Ensure alignment across stakeholder groups with competing priorities
Drive organizational readiness for system implementations and business transformations
Support adoption of new processes, technologies, and platforms
Manage resistance and ensure smooth transitions from legacy systems to modern solutions
Promote forward thinking and transformation focused mindset across teams
Support ROI driven initiatives tied to business outcomes and operational improvements
Core Requirements
Senior level Project Manager with strong executive presence
Experience operating within enterprise PMO environments supporting large scale initiatives
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven experience leading:
IT systems migrations
Data migration initiatives
Large, cross functional transformation programs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
6 or more years of project management experience within financial services
Industry Experience: Financial services required but preference is Retirement, wealth, or recordkeeping platforms
Strong experience with enterprise scale programs and complex stakeholder environments
Exposure to AI initiatives or openness to learning
Focus on enterprise wide initiatives, transformation programs, and strategic growth efforts
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft suite
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Ability to manage multiple high complexity projects simultaneously
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Work arrangement
Yes