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Senior Project Manager

Job details

Posted

03 April 2026

Location

Cleveland, OH

Reference

985336

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager - Lead

Location: Cleveland, OH [OR] Albany, NY [OR] Buffalo, NY

(HYBRID: 2 DAYS ONSITE / WEEK)

Duration: 6+ Months (CONTRACT TO HIRE)

Skills / Experience Needed:

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge and experience with standard project development/management methodologies and tools required.
• Operates independently and demonstrates key leadership competencies, including the ability to organize tasks, motivate teams, and guide others toward achieving shared project objectives and successful execution.
• Exhibits advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to analyze and address complex project challenges; proactively initiates planning and execution of assigned responsibilities, consistently meeting established targets for project budget, schedule, scope, and risk management.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the organization's business model and effectively evaluates the impact of projects on overall business strategy.
• Displays exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, enabling clear and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Communicates the project's future state vision and articulates its strategic business impact to both internal and external partners.
• Assesses the strengths and developmental needs of team members; actively seeks and incorporates feedback from management and peers to foster continuous personal and professional growth.
• Identifies and evaluates project risks and issues, performs impact analysis and prioritization, and manages resolution processes; provides timely and accurate reporting on risk and issue status and their potential impact.
• PMI certification preferred. Knowledge and experience in the financial services industry a plus.

Description & Responsibilities:

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for overseeing one or more mid to large, high-impact projects usually impacting multiple LOB's and/or functional areas and often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role may require the direction of third-party resources and/or virtual teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Takes projects from original concept through final implementation using standard Project Management, Change Management and Risk Management methodologies and concepts.

Sets expectations for diverse project stakeholders through planning activities and maintains transparency via communication & reporting channels. Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative trusted advisor relationship.

Works with business leader to define scope; manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholders

Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project checkpoints as well as status while adhering to project policy standards; ensures potential impacts to external client experience are addressed in project solution/plan.

Understands various project delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile, etc. Feels comfortable coordinating with all types of projects

Leads communication planning, execution and reporting with project team members; liaises with key stakeholders.

Develop change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training.

Identifies, tracks,