IT Project Manager

Vaco is helping a reputable financial services organization in Northern Cincinnati hire an experienced IT Project Manager for a consulting assignment.
This position requires onsite in Northern Cincinnati five days per week
We are looking for Senior Project Manager with recent financial services or banking industry experience, along with a strong background in IT initiatives and M&A-related projects. This individual will lead high-impact, enterprise-level strategic efforts and support critical business and technology initiatives.

• Lead enterprise initiatives through all phases of the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closing)
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external vendors/consultants
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation (charters, project plans, risk registers, issue logs, stakeholder communications)
• Partner with business and IT leaders to define requirements and ensure alignment
• Proactively manage risks, issues, change control processes, and executive reporting
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive accountability
• Mentor and support junior project managers as needed
• Contribute to process improvement within the project management function

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex projects in mid-to-large corporate environments
• Recent financial services or banking industry experience (required)
• Strong IT project management background, including enterprise systems implementations
• Direct experience supporting or leading M&A initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of PMI methodologies, PMBOK, Agile frameworks, and SDLC
• Experience managing vendors, RFP processes, Statements of Work (SoW), and project budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Experience within a community bank or similar financial institution
• Experience working within or alongside a PMO
• Background managing CRM, ERP, digital transformation, change management, or innovation initiatives
• Familiarity with portfolio/project management (PPM) tools
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred

• Fully onsite in Northern Cincinnati (5 days per week required)
• Must be comfortable leading meetings and working extensively in Microsoft Office applications

If you are an experienced IT Project Manager with recent financial services expertise and a track record of leading complex enterprise and M&A initiatives, we would love to connect.