Senior IT Project Manager - 100% Remote

100% Remote

Senior IT Project Manager – Banking Domain (10+ Years Experience)

A Senior IT Project Manager for a banking client leads complex, multi-stakeholder technology initiatives across core banking, digital channels, regulatory programs, and enterprise transformation. The role demands strong governance, delivery discipline, and deep understanding of banking operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale IT projects (core banking upgrades, digital modernization, data/analytics, risk & compliance initiatives).
• Establish project governance, RAID logs, communication plans, and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, business SMEs, vendors, and offshore teams.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations (AML/KYC, PCI, SOX, FFIEC) and internal audit standards.
• Lead requirement workshops, solution reviews, and change management activities.
• Track KPIs, produce executive dashboards, and escalate risks proactively.
• Deliver projects within scope, timeline, and cost while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 5+ years in banking or financial services.
• Strong command of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and hybrid delivery models.
• Proven experience managing budgets of $1M–$10M+ and multi-vendor environments.
• Expertise in banking systems: core banking, payments, lending, digital banking, or regulatory tech.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with cloud migration (Azure/AWS), data modernization, or enterprise integration.