Project Manager Senior Lead

Location: Remote
Pay: $100.00 - $108.00 per hour

The Senior Lead Project Manager provides strategic leadership across complex project portfolios and serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. This role translates enterprise strategy into actionable delivery roadmaps, leads large-scale transformation initiatives, and establishes consistent project governance and execution practices. The Senior Lead also oversees project leaders and teams while managing enterprise-level risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.

• Lead and govern multiple related projects and major strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to translate business strategy into actionable project and program roadmaps.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to Senior Project Managers and project teams.
• Identify and manage cross-project dependencies, enterprise risks, and resource constraints.
• Drive consistent project delivery practices, governance standards, and organizational capability maturity.
• Lead large-scale business transformation and process reengineering initiatives.
• Influence governance, policy, and project management tooling decisions within the Value Management Office (VMO).
• Present project portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Champion change management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness.
• Promote alignment across business units and ensure initiatives support enterprise objectives.

• 12+ years of project and/or program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading large programs, project portfolios, or enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of financial services, technology, or similarly complex industries.
• Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through organizational complexity.
• Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio management, risk management, and delivery methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Agile Coach, or equivalent certification.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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