Job Description

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is seeking Senior Project Manager with our client in Minneapolis, MN

Our client is seeking a highly autonomous and experienced Senior Project Manager to provide end-to-end program and project leadership for a portfolio of banking, lending, and advisor-facing initiatives during a maternity leave coverage period. This role will act as the primary owner of execution, driving delivery across multiple concurrent projects while managing dependencies, engaging executive stakeholders, and proactively resolving risks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment and brings strong financial services experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to maintain momentum across complex initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Delivery Leadership

• Own day-to-day execution for a portfolio of Credit Card, Home Lending, Securities-Based Lending, and Advisor Engagement initiatives
• Lead project ideation and planning, translating concepts into executable strategies, including cost/benefit analysis and funding justification
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking across multiple workstreams
• Drive projects through the full lifecycle, from requirements through delivery, launch, and post-launch follow-up
• Maintain project trackers, documentation, meeting notes, action items, and risk logs across initiatives

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the central coordination point across Product, Technology, Analytics, Operations, Risk/Compliance, and external vendors
• Lead working sessions, status meetings, and executive updates, primarily via Microsoft Teams
• Proactively identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and blockers, escalating with clear recommendations when needed

Executive Planning, Communication & Reporting

• Prepare executive-ready updates, scorecards, and status reports for leadership and governance forums
• Report on program performance, metrics, and key insights to senior stakeholders
• Develop and refine executive-level presentations and communications, ensuring alignment with brand standards
• Support and coordinate bank-wide planning processes, including managing timelines, templates, submissions, and revisions
• Ensure consistent, clear communication for major initiatives, announcements, and Town Hall materials

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in senior project or program management within a matrixed organization
• Proven track record managing multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives in financial services, banking, or regulated environments
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, including strategy, prioritization, development, and delivery
• Strong background in creating executive-level communications and presentations for senior leadership
• Experience with financial analysis, including basic ratios and cost/benefit evaluation

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (executive-ready)
• Strong planning, prioritization, and dependency management capabilities
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and drive outcomes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook
  • PowerPoint (executive storytelling, branding, formatting)
  • Excel (analysis and tracking)
  • Visio (process flows)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and connect insights across reports

The base hourly range for this contract position is $70-$100 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

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