Project Manager (part-time)

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Project Manager (Functional/Part-time)
Part-time remote opportunity -- EST Time Zone only.
Approximately 25 hours per week. Preferred schedule is Mon-Thu 9am – 3:30pm, but open to Mon-Fri 9am – 2:00pm.
Laptop provided
6 months -- opportunity for extension based on performance/attendance
Pay Rate: $56/hr. W-2
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in financial services and enterprise change delivery is required.
Summary of the Position:
Our banking client relies on Project Managers to deliver projects that meet business objectives within time, scope, and budget. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project origination, planning, execution, and finalization in accordance with bank procedures to achieve timelines, milestones, and budgets. This includes requirements development, resource planning, and coordinating project team members (internal and external) to complete project deliverables. They rely on PMs to deliver projects that meet business objectives within time, scope, and budget.
Primary Functions of the Position:
Directly manages 4-5 enterprise projects, facilitating the project through its lifecycle
Manages changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
Holds periodic project stand ups and project status meetings (daily to weekly)
Completes project status reports, escalates to various levels of management as needed.
Maintains projects in the Bank’s PMO system.
Assists in the definition of project scope, requirements, and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Ensures resource availability and allocation and coordinate internal and external (third parties/vendors) resources for the flawless execution of projects.
Develops project plans to monitor and track progress.
Works with team members to perform risk management assessment to minimize project risk.
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties and vendors, and successfully manages the relationship with the client and all stakeholders throughout the project
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documenting.
Develops and maintains templates within the bank’s project management system
Mentors internal and external team members to PMO standards.
SKILLS
Ability to use independent judgement and critical thinking
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent client facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously
Capacity to manage high stress situations; conflict resolution skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in financial services and enterprise change delivery is required
7-10 years technology project management experience
3-5 years supervisory experienced preferred
5 years banking or financial industry experience a plus
PMP certification preferred

Work arrangement
Yes