Senior Project Manager

Day to Day:Insight Global is looking for a Project Manager to join one of our financial clients. This person will come from within the financial industry to help lead projects across the IT division within app development, payment sanctioning, trade platforms, and more. This person will hold sole responsibility for these large-scale projects, while managing all communication with C-level executives and stakeholders. They will ensure projects align with banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements (e.g., Basel III, AML, KYC, PCI-DSS, GDPR). The role involves coordinating with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to integrate digital banking solutions, payments, and platform integrations. The Project Manager will also bridge the gap between business and IT teams, manage cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. They will utilize both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, leveraging tools like Jira, and ensure projects meet security and regulatory standards (SOX, FFIEC, OCC).Must Haves:15+ years of working experience with a strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and financial products.Experience in the Financial Industry, particularly in banking and investment banking.Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., Basel III, AML, KYC, PCI-DSS, GDPR).Proven experience in leading end-to-end projects (from initiation to implementation).Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.Familiarity with core banking systems (FIS, Oracle Finacle, Swift, Actimize).Understanding of API-driven banking, cloud computing, and AI/ML applications in finance.Excellent stakeholder management skills (working with C-level execs, regulators, and vendors).Exceptional presentation, communication, and project budget management skills.Experience ensuring IT projects align with security and regulatory standards (SOX, FFIEC, OCC, and other banking IT governance frameworks).Plusses:Experience in commercial or investment banking industry.Swift+ experience.Required certifications and Degrees:Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe).

Created: 2025-03-07