Project Manager - Software Projects

Genesis10•Plano, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of high-complexity software projects within a banking environment. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for payment systems, managing scope, timeline, and budget while utilizing Agile methodologies, MS Project, and Jira.

Requirements

5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably managing complex software/technology projects within the banking or financial services industry
Must have experience managing software development projects from initiation through implementation and production delivery
Must have banking experience with end-to-end payments systems, including payment processing, transaction flows, integrations, or related payment technology
Strong experience managing Agile projects and working with cross-functional technology and business teams
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project (MS Project) for project planning, scheduling, milestones, dependencies, and resource management
Strong experience with Jira for Agile project and delivery management
Experience managing project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies across complex initiatives
Ability to represent senior project stakeholders and communicate effectively with executive-level audiences
Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery lifecycles
Excellent communication, organization, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of high-complexity software projects and material changes across multiple departments, business units, and technology teams within a banking environment
Lead and manage projects supporting end-to-end payments systems, including payment processing, transaction workflows, integrations, and related banking technology platforms
Manage, lead, and direct the work efforts of cross-functional resources, including Technology, Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other business stakeholders
Drive the end-to-end integration of multiple workstreams to ensure successful delivery of the intended project solution and alignment with business and technology objectives
Manage project scope, timeline, budget, dependencies, risks, issues, and resource requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies using Microsoft Project (MS Project)
Utilize Jira to manage project backlogs, work items, delivery tracking, dependencies, and Agile execution
Lead projects using Agile methodologies, facilitating planning, prioritization, delivery coordination, status reporting, and stakeholder communications
Obtain and align resources to key project roles and establish clearly defined responsibilities, ownership, and accountabilities across project teams
Coordinate software development and technology delivery activities from requirements and planning through development, testing, implementation, and production delivery
Represent senior project stakeholders where required and provide clear status updates, project reporting, risk escalation, and recommendations to leadership
Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions while proactively driving mitigation and resolution
Ensure effective communication and coordination between business stakeholders, software development teams, technology partners, and operational teams