Job Description

Senior Project Manager 

Remote (U.S.)
Contract: ~7 Months (May 2026 – Dec 2026)
Rate: $66-$80\hr

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives within a financial services environment, with a strong focus on retirement and wealth management programs.

This is a hands-on role requiring a seasoned professional who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive execution, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex projects and programs ($2M–$15M+)
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project planning, execution, and delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders across multiple teams
• Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; implement mitigation strategies
• Drive project governance, status reporting, and executive-level communications
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Support organizational change management and readiness activities
• Contribute to and follow established delivery methodologies, standards, and tools

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project/program management experience
• Strong experience within retirement services, wealth management, insurance, or financial services
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• Experience managing project budgets typically ranging from $2M to $15M+
• Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Planview, Clarity, or similar project portfolio management (PPM) tools
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience working with organizations such as:
  • Retirement services providers
  • Insurance and financial institutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise program delivery frameworks

Key Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Effective communicator with executive presence
• Proven ability to manage complexity and drive results

Work Environment

• Fully remote role
• Fast-paced, collaborative enterprise environment
• High visibility across business and technology teams

Additional Notes

• Candidates with prior experience in retirement or financial services organizations are strongly preferred
• Ability to ramp up quickly and deliver immediate impact is critical
• This is a hands-on delivery role (not purely oversight or coordination)