Information Technology Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Financial DomainLocation: NYC - Hybrid

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Job Summary:The IT Project Manager – Financial Domain will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of IT projects within the financial sector.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex projects, strong knowledge of financial services processes and regulations, and an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle: initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, developers, QA, and other teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into actionable project plans.Manage project scope, schedule, resources, risks, and issues, and proactively resolve obstacles.Prepare project documentation including project charters, schedules, status reports, and risk/issue logs.Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executive leadership.Oversee vendor management, procurement, and third-party integrations as required.Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and company policies.Implement best practices in project management (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).Manage change requests and ensure successful project transitions to operations/support teams.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization within the team.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).7+ years of experience in IT Project Management, with at least 2 years in the financial services domain (banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, fintech, etc.).Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification is preferred.Strong understanding of financial services processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements.Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello).Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. xzbcwsv Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment