Project Manager; M&A); Core Banking); Data)

Position: Project Manager (M&A) (Core Banking) (Data)
Aboutthe Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Project Manager to lead a complex enterprise-scale core banking data migration and conversion initiative.

This role will be responsible for driving a critical transformation workstream that involves data conversion, product mapping, testing, governance, and cutover planning across multiple business and technology teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise project management, core banking environments, large-scale data migrations, and cross-functional stakeholder leadership.

Top Skills Required Strong Project Management experience

Fiserv DNA Core Banking platform experience

Large-scale Data Migration / Data Conversion project experience

Key Responsibilities Core Banking Conversion & Data Migration Coordinate product mapping between legacy banking products and future-state product structures.

Facilitate decisions regarding product consolidation, migration strategies, and required new product configurations.

Lead detailed field-to-field data mapping and conversion planning activities.

Partner with technology and data teams to identify upstream and downstream system dependencies.

Develop and manage data validation, testing, reconciliation, and quality assurance plans.

Coordinate multiple mock conversions and conversion rehearsals.

Track conversion defects and drive remediation efforts through business and technical teams.

Lead readiness planning and production cutover execution.

Enterprise Project Leadership Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex core banking conversion and data migration workstream.

Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and decision logs.

Drive project execution from initiation through closure while ensuring adherence to governance standards.

Coordinate activities across business, technology, data, and vendor teams.

Provide executive-level reporting on project health, timelines, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.

Manage multiple concurrent initiatives within a larger transformation program.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, analysts, consultants, and third-party vendors.

Facilitate steering committee meetings and project governance reviews.

Manage stakeholder communication plans and project status reporting.

Review project documentation, deliverables, and vendor statements of work when needed.

Drive accountability across multiple teams without direct reporting authority. Financial & Resource Management Manage project budgets, forecasts, invoices, and financial reporting.

Create and maintain resource plans, schedules, and staffing requirements.

Monitor project performance against established objectives and delivery commitments.

Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives within banking, credit unions, or financial services.
5+ years of experience managing:
Core banking conversions

Enterprise data migrations

Merger, acquisition, or integration programs

Experience delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Demonstrated success managing highly complex project plans with numerous cross-functional dependencies.

Strong project governance, risk management, and stakeholder management experience.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

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,…