Senior Project Manager - Financial Domain

Job Title:

Senior Project Manager Location:

Charlotte, NC (Day 1 Onsite)

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Contract (as applicable)

Work Authorization:

Must be local to Charlotte, NC or willing to relocate and work onsite from Day 1 Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in the banking domain to lead large-scale, complex initiatives and serve as the primary interface with client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in PMO practices, stakeholder management, business reviews, and executive-level business reporting , along with the ability to drive delivery excellence in a highly regulated financial environment. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders , including senior leadership, business sponsors, and external partners Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for banking and financial services initiatives Establish and manage PMO governance frameworks , standards, and best practices across assigned programs and projects Oversee stakeholder management , including expectation setting, risk communication, dependency tracking, and issue resolution Conduct regular business reviews with client stakeholders to assess project health, outcomes, and alignment with business objectives Prepare and present executive-ready business reporting , including project dashboards, status reports, financial metrics, and risk assessments Ensure adherence to banking regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements throughout the project lifecycle Manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, scope, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues , escalating appropriately to senior leadership Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technology, operations, risk, compliance, and business units Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and project management maturity Mentor junior project managers and contribute to overall PMO capability building

Mandatory Skills and Competencies PMO Leadership:

Strong experience in PMO setup, governance, reporting, and operating models

Stakeholder Management:

Proven ability to engage, influence, and manage senior client stakeholders and executives

Business Reviews:

Expertise in leading structured business reviews and steering committee meetings

Business Reporting:

Advanced experience in executive-level reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and financial summaries

Banking Domain Expertise:

Deep understanding of banking processes, systems, and regulatory environments

Required Experience & Qualifications Overall Experience:

12-15 years of professional experience

Banking Domain Experience:

Minimum 10+ years working within the banking or financial services industry Extensive experience managing large-scale, client-facing projects in enterprise environments Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Clarity, or similar) Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite, client-driven environment Preferred Qualifications PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent PM certification Experience working with Tier-1 banks or large financial institutions Prior experience managing multi-vendor or offshore delivery models Additional Expectations Willingness to work onsite in Charlotte, NC from Day 1 Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail Ability to handle ambiguity and drive outcomes in complex stakeholder environments