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Duration: Long Term
Location: NYC
Type of Position: Contract
Role: Project Manager with Banking Experience - NYC - 2/3 days onsite.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in banking or financial services to lead and deliver complex projects across business and technology teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing cross-functional initiatives, understanding core banking processes, and ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and manage end-to-end project lifecycle within the banking domain.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Lead cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, QA, and operations.
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
- Monitor project progress and performance using appropriate tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Coordinate with regulatory, compliance, and risk teams where necessary.
- Facilitate regular status meetings and reports for senior stakeholders and executives.
- Manage change control processes and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Ensure adherence to internal and external compliance and governance standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (MBA or PMP is a plus).
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager within banking or financial services.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale technology or transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of banking processes (e.g., core banking, digital banking, payments, risk, compliance).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).
- Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
Yousuf Ali
Saransh, Inc.,
Delivery Head
5 Independence Way,
Suite # 225 - Princeton, NJ 08540
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