Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for a contract to hire position with a Regional Financial Institution located in Columbus, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Dallas, TX, Detroit, MI, Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA, Tupelo, MS. This is a 3- month contract to hire opportunity requiring 4 days per week on-site. Compensation: $67.00 - $77.00 per hour, W2 Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager to lead technology-focused initiatives within a large financial services organization. This individual will be responsible for driving delivery across cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, mitigating risks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
The ideal candidate combines strong Agile delivery experience with a solid understanding of financial services environments. Success in this role requires the ability to challenge assumptions, navigate competing priorities, and communicate difficult messages with confidence and credibility when project risks threaten scope, budget, or timeline commitments.
This role supports enterprise technology initiatives and requires a leader who can influence outcomes through data-driven decision-making, transparency, and strong stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead complex technology projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Manage project dependencies, risks, assumptions, and issues.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
- Drive accountability across business and technology stakeholders.
- Facilitate Agile delivery practices across multiple teams and workstreams.
- Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and business leaders to ensure successful execution.
- Remove obstacles that impact team performance and delivery timelines.
- Support sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release planning activities.
- Balance Agile methodologies with traditional project management disciplines when required.
- Provide regular status updates to leadership and project stakeholders.
- Escalate risks and issues proactively with recommendations for resolution.
- Communicate project impacts, challenges, and delays with clarity and professionalism.
- Influence decision-making through facts, metrics, and data-driven insights.
- Build trust and credibility with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Identify delivery risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure project governance standards and reporting requirements are met.
- Maintain project documentation and executive-level reporting.
- Drive informed decisions through meaningful project metrics and performance indicators.
Primary Requirements: - 5-7+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
- Strong experience leading Agile technology projects and initiatives.
- Experience working within a financial services, banking, fintech, or regulated industry environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder relationships.
- Proven ability to communicate difficult project updates and delivery challenges effectively.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Skills: - Experience working in the ServiceNow space
- Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
- PMP Certification.
- Experience working within enterprise technology organizations.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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