Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Cards

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ

Onsite Flexibility: Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $80.00–$96.00 / Hour (USD)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday core business hours; overtime as needed; 50% of time in meetings; working East Coast hours
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager (EPMO) plans, manages and delivers distinct projects through all specific phases, in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies. Provides leadership, direction and coaching to teams while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple Lines of Business (LoB). This role manages projects with a moderate to high level of regulatory oversight, with a project risk profile ranging from moderately high to high, and typically leads the delivery of Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 projects with a moderately high to high complexity profile. The position may lead the delivery of Tier 1 projects and may indirectly manage cross-LoB Project teams consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and Technology Resources where applicable. The role may manage a number of projects at any given time, with time horizons generally ranging from medium to long term. This position supports new approved and funded projects in the bank card space and retail distribution space, focused on store enhancements, within a team of 25 people. A training period of 4–5 weeks with mentor accompaniment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management
• Demonstrate exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets
• Make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills
• Facilitate strong facilitation skills across project teams
• Demonstrate commitment to team skills development and ability to attract top talent
• Function as a team player with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Create and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employees
• Think strategically and possess strong business acumen
• Demonstrate proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations
• Serve as an experienced change agent, able to guide cross-functional teams through complex change from concept to execution
• Remain comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid change
• Exercise strong leadership skills by leading by example, championing change and developing a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectations
• Apply good judgment to determine which issues to escalate versus to resolve independently, and provide suggestions for possible resolution
• Measure performance by project compliancy, on-time delivery, and within-budget execution
• Interact primarily with internal stakeholders
• No access to customer data

Required Skills

• Budget management
• JIRA / Confluence
• Project management expertise with ability to manage moderate to high regulatory oversight
• Financial management and project budget tracking, forecasting
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Team building and relationship management
• Leadership and change management
• Business acumen and strategic thinking

Preferred Skills

• Credit card domain knowledge (TSYS)
• Clarity tool experience

Education Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• Project Management Certification (ideal)

Required Experience

• 10 years of relevant project management experience
• Experience working in large organizations on complex projects

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Possibility of 4 additional days of furlough during the holiday season
• No rotation required
• Remote work with East Coast hours; anchor days not applicable

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-05362

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