Project Manager - Software Projects at Genesis10 in Plano, TX \ Charlotte, NC \

Job description

• Genesis10 is currently seeking a Project Manager - Software Projects for a hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
• This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of high-complexity software projects within a banking environment. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for payment systems, managing scope, timeline, and budget while utilizing Agile methodologies, MS Project, and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of high-complexity software projects and material changes across multiple departments, business units, and technology teams within a banking environment
• Lead and manage projects supporting end-to-end payments systems, including payment processing, transaction workflows, integrations, and related banking technology platforms
• Manage, lead, and direct the work efforts of cross-functional resources, including Technology, Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other business stakeholders
• Drive the end-to-end integration of multiple workstreams to ensure successful delivery of the intended project solution and alignment with business and technology objectives
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, dependencies, risks, issues, and resource requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies using Microsoft Project (MS Project)
• Utilize Jira to manage project backlogs, work items, delivery tracking, dependencies, and Agile execution
• Lead projects using Agile methodologies, facilitating planning, prioritization, delivery coordination, status reporting, and stakeholder communications
• Obtain and align resources to key project roles and establish clearly defined responsibilities, ownership, and accountabilities across project teams
• Coordinate software development and technology delivery activities from requirements and planning through development, testing, implementation, and production delivery
• Represent senior project stakeholders where required and provide clear status updates, project reporting, risk escalation, and recommendations to leadership
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions while proactively driving mitigation and resolution
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between business stakeholders, software development teams, technology partners, and operational teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably managing complex software/technology projects within the banking or financial services industry
• Must have experience managing software development projects from initiation through implementation and production delivery
• Must have banking experience with end-to-end payments systems, including payment processing, transaction flows, integrations, or related payment technology
• Strong experience managing Agile projects and working with cross-functional technology and business teams
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project (MS Project) for project planning, scheduling, milestones, dependencies, and resource management
• Strong experience with Jira for Agile project and delivery management
• Experience managing project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies across complex initiatives
• Ability to represent senior project stakeholders and communicate effectively with executive-level audiences
• Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery lifecycles
• Excellent communication, organization, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Skills

Required

• Project Management
• Agile methodologies
• Microsoft Project (MS Project)
• Jira
• Software development lifecycle
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
• For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
• Pay range: $50.39 - $58.39 per hour