Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Transformation
Location: Omaha, NE (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive moderately complex projects and components of larger transformation initiatives for a major financial technology organization.
You will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope while leading and coordinating cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-company teams. The role involves managing 3–5 projects at a time in a high-speed environment, working closely with BAs, application developers, testing, documentation, and training teams, including exposure to innovative technologies such as robotics.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive moderately complex projects and/or components/phases of larger, more complex projects from initiation to closure.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-company teams responsible for all aspects of project delivery.
- Manage 3–5 projects concurrently as part of a high-speed transformation initiative.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Developers, testing teams, and other stakeholders on requirements, documentation, and delivery.
- Support documentation, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
- Track risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining clear visibility for leadership.
- Prepare and deliver executive readouts and status communications.
- Utilize Microsoft Project, Confluence, and Clarity for planning, documentation, and project tracking.
- Work with innovative technologies such as robotics as part of the broader transformation scope.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience driving moderately complex projects or components of larger initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional and cross-departmental teams.
- Experience managing multiple projects (3–5) concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Confluence for documentation, and Clarity.
- Demonstrated experience preparing executive readouts and tracking risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Experience collaborating with Business Analysts, Application Developers, testing, documentation, and training teams.
- Ability to work on-site in Omaha, NE.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background supporting transformation or modernization projects in a financial technology or payments environment.
- Exposure to innovative technologies such as robotics or automation.
- Experience with both technical and non-technical project components.
- Prior work in high-speed delivery environments with clear accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.
Benefits
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting your project management experience, multi-project delivery, cross-functional leadership, use of Microsoft Project / Confluence / Clarity, and any transformation or financial technology background. Pure research or junior experience will not be considered.