Senior IT Project Manager (Business-Focused Initiatives) #3529587 (Jersey City, NJ)
Axiom Path ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 10+ years
Senior IT Project Manager leading business-focused, business-critical initiatives at a global banking and capital markets organization, based in Jersey City, NJ on a hybrid model. Day to day: planning scope, schedules, budgets and resources; coordinating IT, operations and business teams; managing risks and stakeholder communication using tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet and Jira.
Be Part Of A High-Performing Team
This opportunity sits within a global financial services organization operating in the banking and capital markets space. The team supports large-scale, business-critical initiatives that span technology, operations, and functional stakeholders. Known for a structured, disciplined environment, the organization values strong governance, clear communication, and execution excellence. Teams are collaborative and delivery-driven, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology solutions to business objectives in a regulated environment.
What’s In Store For You
This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility initiatives that directly support business operations and strategic goals. The engagement provides exposure to senior stakeholders, complex enterprise systems, and cross-functional teams. The hybrid work model allows for a balance of on-site collaboration and remote productivity while contributing to meaningful, long-term initiatives within a global financial institution.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Lead cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business goals
- Translate business and functional requirements into actionable project plans
- Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Coordinate across IT, operations, and business teams to ensure delivery milestones are met
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership
- Ensure functional requirements are met through collaboration with business analysts and subject matter experts
- Oversee testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout
Are you an experienced IT project leader ready to drive business-focused delivery?
- 10+ years of experience managing IT or business-focused projects in complex environments
- Strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and functional system requirements
- Proven ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across IT and business functions
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and/or Jira
- Excellent communication, leadership, and executive-facing presentation skills
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred