Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Our client is experiencing significant growth through acquisitions and technology modernization. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our evolving Project Management Office (PMO). This role is critical in driving strategic initiatives, ensuring governance excellence, and delivering complex projects that support our expansion and innovation goals.

• Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional projects related to acquisitions, integrations, and technology implementations.
• Partner with PMO leadership to establish and refine project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and manage expectations across business units and executive leadership.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to PMO maturity and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving M&A integration and technology deployments.
• Strong understanding of project governance best practices and ability to implement frameworks in a changing environment.
• PMP certification preferred;
  Agile experience a plus.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Be part of a transformational period as we grow through acquisitions and modernize our technology landscape.
Opportunity to shape PMO governance and influence organizational project delivery standards.
Collaborative environment with strong executive support for PMO initiatives.

• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Program management
• Governance

• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Program management
• Governance

Financial Services

Expert Level

Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay range: $50.00 – $60.00/hr.
Benefits include Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.