Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Senior Consultant to lead technology initiatives supporting commercial lending and credit risk operations in Hazlet, New Jersey. This role acts as the key connection between business stakeholders and software delivery teams, helping translate operational needs into well-executed project plans. The position focuses on guiding the delivery of automated lending and decisioning solutions while keeping timelines, governance, and cross-functional collaboration on track.

Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end project execution for commercial lending and credit risk technology initiatives, ensuring deliverables align with business objectives and operational priorities.
Partner with product leaders, engineers, and data specialists to establish project scope, key milestones, dependencies, and implementation schedules.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog reviews to support steady delivery progress.
Maintain comprehensive project governance materials, including project plans, status updates, risk logs, budgets, and executive reporting.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that strengthen efficiency and business performance.
Oversee the delivery of platform components such as decisioning workflows, API integrations, model pipelines, data movement processes, and user-facing applications.
Monitor project risks, team accountability, and issue resolution efforts to keep multiple initiatives moving forward effectively.
Support vendor-related activities from initial evaluation through selection and contract discussions when third-party solutions are required.
Ensure data handling practices and technical execution meet security expectations, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, shared services teams, and external partners to enable effective collaboration and communication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience managing technical projects that involve close coordination between business teams and technology organizations.
Hands-on knowledge of commercial lending or loan operations, including products, workflows, and regulatory considerations.
Solid understanding of Agile delivery methods, software development lifecycle practices, and enterprise technology environments.
Experience using project management tools such as Jira to track progress, manage backlogs, and report status.
Ability to manage several concurrent initiatives while maintaining attention to detail, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn complex information into actionable plans.
PMP certification or Agile Scrum experience is strongly preferred.

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