Senior Information Technology Project Manager
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04122, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager
Pro Search is partnering with a confidential financial services organization to identify an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands‑on project manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys collaborating across business, technology, and leadership teams.
Lead Enterprise IT Initiatives That MatterIn this role, you’ll guide critical banking and financial systems projects from concept through delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and with exceptional quality. You’ll play a visible role in driving change, managing risk, and helping the organization deliver technology solutions that support both business goals and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll DoAs a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead multiple complex initiatives while serving as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle, including discovery, planning, execution, monitoring, and close‑out
- Oversee multiple enterprise IT projects, managing scope, milestones, budgets, and resources
- Define project objectives, deliverables, and success metrics aligned with business goals and regulatory standards
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Facilitate recurring status meetings and ensure clear, consistent communication across teams
- Collaborate closely with business sponsors, product owners, IT teams, and external partners
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement proactive mitigation strategies
- Prepare and present project updates, KPIs, and executive-level status reports
- Apply project management methodologies and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance project team culture
We’re seeking a seasoned project manager with a strong background in banking or financial services and the ability to navigate complex enterprise environments.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
- 8+ years of project management experience
, ideally within banking, fintech, or financial services - Strong working knowledge of banking operations, including retail, lending, and commercial banking
- Proven experience managing enterprise IT projects
- Hands‑on experience with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced, regulated environment
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments
- Comfort presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Primarily office‑based or remote work with standard business equipment
- Combination of sitting, standing, and light movement throughout the workday
- Well‑lit, professional office environments when on site
- Occasional travel required for training and meetings, might include one trip to White River Junction, VT
- Lead meaningful, enterprise‑level initiatives in the financial services sector
- High visibility with business and technology leadership
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact while working with experienced professionals
If you’re a strategic Senior IT Project Manager who enjoys solving complex problems, leading cross‑functional teams, and delivering results in the banking or financial services industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeContract
Job functionInformation Technology
IndustriesBanking and Financial Services
Inferred from the description for this job- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
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