Senior Project Manager - Financial Domain

Senior Project ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in the banking domain to lead large-scale, complex initiatives and serve as the primary interface with client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in PMO practices, stakeholder management, business reviews, and executive-level business reporting, along with the ability to drive delivery excellence in a highly regulated financial environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, including senior leadership, business sponsors, and external partnersLead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for banking and financial services initiativesEstablish and manage PMO governance frameworks, standards, and best practices across assigned programs and projectsOversee stakeholder management, including expectation setting, risk communication, dependency tracking, and issue resolutionConduct regular business reviews with client stakeholders to assess project health, outcomes, and alignment with business objectivesPrepare and present executive-ready business reporting, including project dashboards, status reports, financial metrics, and risk assessmentsEnsure adherence to banking regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements throughout the project lifecycleManage budgets, forecasts, schedules, scope, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveryIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating appropriately to senior leadershipCollaborate with cross-functional teams including technology, operations, risk, compliance, and business unitsDrive continuous improvement in delivery processes and project management maturityMentor junior project managers and contribute to overall PMO capability buildingMandatory Skills and CompetenciesPMO Leadership: Strong experience in PMO setup, governance, reporting, and operating modelsStakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage, influence, and manage senior client stakeholders and executivesBusiness Reviews: Expertise in leading structured business reviews and steering committee meetingsBusiness Reporting: Advanced experience in executive-level reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and financial summariesBanking Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of banking processes, systems, and regulatory environmentsRequired Experience & QualificationsOverall Experience: 12–15 years of professional experienceBanking Domain Experience: Minimum 10+ years working within the banking or financial services industryExtensive experience managing large-scale, client-facing projects in enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Clarity, or similar)Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite, client-driven environmentPreferred QualificationsPMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent PM certificationExperience working with Tier-1 banks or large financial institutionsPrior experience managing multi-vendor or offshore delivery modelsAdditional ExpectationsWillingness to work onsite in Charlotte, NC from Day 1Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detailAbility to handle ambiguity and drive outcomes in complex stakeholder environments