
Job Description: Project Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Final round in person
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage strategic technology and business initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. Experience managing large-scale programs is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project execution from initiation through closure.
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
Coordinate activities across business, technology, vendor, and leadership teams.
Conduct status meetings, steering committee updates, and stakeholder communications.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business objectives.
Track and report project progress using project management tools and methodologies.
Facilitate issue resolution and escalation management.
Support organizational change management and implementation activities.
Required Skills
8 10+ years of Project Management experience.
Strong expertise in managing technology and business projects.
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong risk management, budgeting, and planning experience.
Experience working with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Ability to drive cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing large-scale programs or portfolios.
Banking or financial services industry experience.
PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications preferred.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Clarity, or Smartsheet.
Key Skills: Project Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Risk Management, Budgeting, Resource Planning, Jira, MS Project, Leadership, Communication.