Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst

L R S•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Our client is looking to bring on an experienced individual with deep Financial Services experience and a strong operations background. This role is ideal for a strategic delivery leader who can both drive execution and partner with operations teams to analyze, improve, and transform business processes. The ideal candidate brings executive presence, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex operational needs into structured project plans and actionable business requirements. This individual must be comfortable presenting to senior leadership and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in high-visibility environments.

Requirements

Senior-level Project Management experience within Financial Services
Strong Business Analysis background with hands-on operational process improvement experience
Demonstrated success leading workflow, business process management (BPM), or operational transformation initiatives
Experience integrating vendor products with internal systems
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance-driven operational change
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project execution for operational and workflow-driven initiatives across medium to large-scale programs
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, and financial tracking models
Proactively identify risks, operational impacts, and early warning indicators; drive mitigation and clear escalation paths
Deliver initiatives using Agile and Iterative Waterfall methodologies as appropriate
Ensure alignment between operational priorities and technology delivery
Partner with Operations, Product, IT, and Vendor teams to assess current-state workflows and identify improvement opportunities
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, process mapping, gap analysis, and root cause analysis
Translate business and regulatory needs into clear business and functional requirements documentation
Lead business process reengineering efforts to improve efficiency, scalability, controls, and client experience
Support implementation of regulatory changes impacting operational workflows
Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, and staffing alignment to ensure efficient use of resources
Track business value realization and operational performance improvements post-implementation
Prepare executive-ready presentation materials and lead discussions with senior and C-suite stakeholders
Act as liaison between operations leadership and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment
Manage vendor relationships and integration efforts for operational platforms and tools