Project Manager

Job Information:

Position: Project Manager

Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract (W2/Self Corp)

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager with over 10+ years of professional expertise, specifically in managing large-scale projects for US banking clients. The ideal candidate will excel in overseeing a book of work, driving project delivery, and ensuring alignment with leadership-level commitments. This role focuses on data engineering and regulatory compliance projects, requiring a strong understanding of financial services and experience coordinating with cross-functional teams like TPMs, engineers, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Book of Work Management
• Oversee and maintain the portfolio of active projects, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive end-to-end project execution, including triaging deliverables with TPMs, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of data engineering and regulatory compliance projects.
• Track progress and align project milestones with leadership-level commitments.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the internal team and the client.
• Facilitate communication across technical and non-technical teams, ensuring expectations are clearly defined and met.
• Perform FIT assessments to evaluate project feasibility, benefits, and alignment.
• Track budgets, resource allocation, and time sheets for efficient cost management.
• Create and present monthly operating review (MOR) summaries for senior leadership.
• Develop reports and dashboards to provide visibility into project health, status, and risks.
• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory compliance requirements specific to the banking and financial services sector.

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in program/project management, with a focus on data engineering and regulatory compliance in banking.
• Proven track record of managing project portfolios and delivering complex technical solutions for US banking clients.
• Familiarity with data engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks within the financial sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and manage cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to engage with leadership and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong skills in creating dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.

Certifications (Preferred):

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certifications.
• Domain certifications related to financial services or regulatory compliance.