Senior IT Project Manager (Business-Focused Initiatives) #3529587

Axiom Path
  • Jersey City, New Jersey
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

    This opportunity sits within a global financial services organization operating in the banking and capital markets space. The team supports large-scale, business-critical initiatives that span technology, operations, and functional stakeholders. Known for a structured, disciplined environment, the organization values strong governance, clear communication, and execution excellence. Teams are collaborative and delivery-driven, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology solutions to business objectives in a regulated environment.

    What’s In Store For You

    This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility initiatives that directly support business operations and strategic goals. The engagement provides exposure to senior stakeholders, complex enterprise systems, and cross-functional teams. The hybrid work model allows for a balance of on-site collaboration and remote productivity while contributing to meaningful, long-term initiatives within a global financial institution.

    How You Will Make An Impact

    • Lead cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business goals
    • Translate business and functional requirements into actionable project plans
    • Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
    • Coordinate across IT, operations, and business teams to ensure delivery milestones are met
    • Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership
    • Ensure functional requirements are met through collaboration with business analysts and subject matter experts
    • Oversee testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout

    Are you an experienced IT project leader ready to drive business-focused delivery?

    • 10+ years of experience managing IT or business-focused projects in complex environments
    • Strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and functional system requirements
    • Proven ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
    • Experience leading cross-functional teams across IT and business functions
    • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and/or Jira
    • Excellent communication, leadership, and executive-facing presentation skills
    • PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJersey City, New Jersey

    Skills

    • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Capital Marketsunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Global Financial Marketsunmatched
    • Government Organizationsunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Microsoft Projectunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project Management Certificationunmatched
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
    • Project Management Softwareunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Operationsunmatched

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