Job#: 3054502 Job Description: Senior Project Manager
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)
Role Overview
This position requires leading assigned technology programs and projects from initiation to implementation to deliver optimal business results. The successful candidate ensures project outcomes align with timeline, budget, and quality standards while proactively mitigating execution risks. Operating in a complex and matrixed environment, this professional facilitates communication with stakeholders and directs project team members, including technology resources, business units, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technology projects from initiation to implementation, managing the overall project lifecycle and delivery of business, operational, and technology deliverables.
- Manage overall project budgets of $1M+ and perform ongoing financial forecasting, analysis, and reconciliation.
- Direct and coordinate cross-functional team members, maintaining accountability for project deliverables.
- Drive initiatives in the banking deposits space, supporting revenue generation, process improvements, and new product launches to market.
- Execute project requirements within strict governance frameworks, adhering to risk appetite, regulatory, and compliance standards.
- Develop and maintain all related project management artifacts in compliance with enterprise standards.
- Understand project interdependencies and apply critical thinking to identify and mitigate risks from project inception.
- Negotiate contract details with external vendors in consultation with procurement teams to secure necessary resources.
- Socialize change management plans with stakeholders and measure project effectiveness and adoption.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong background in banking or financial services environments.
Technical Skills: Proven experience managing application development projects, utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies, and demonstrating strong financial acumen in managing budgets exceeding $1M.
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Specific project experience related to banking deposits, commercial products, or financial services.
- Prior experience working within complex, matrixed financial institutions.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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