Project Manager, IT Project Manager

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

As a Project Manager
, your challenge is to lead and deliver complex technology transformation initiatives across enterprise and financial services environments. You will oversee project planning, execution, governance, stakeholder management, budgeting, and risk mitigation while ensuring successful delivery of strategic business objectives. Your expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, team leadership, and program governance will drive successful project outcomes, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100K - $110K/year & benefits (see below).

• 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management, Program Management, or Delivery Management.
• Strong experience managing large-scale application development, cloud migration, digital transformation, or enterprise technology projects.
• Proven expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies
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• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure Dev Ops, or Rally
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• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and project governance.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, Developers, QA Engineers, Architects, and Infrastructure teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and business executives.
• Experience in project risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking.
• Ability to create and maintain project plans, status reports, executive dashboards, and governance documentation.
• Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, Capital Markets, or Insurance domains.
• Strong understanding of SDLC processes and software delivery lifecycle.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party engagements.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe certifications are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality delivery.

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from project initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Drive Agile ceremonies and project governance activities including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and steering committee meetings.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established KPIs, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while proactively resolving project issues and dependencies.
• Provide regular project status updates and executive-level reporting to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with business…