Senior Tech Project Manager - Navy Federal Financial Group

Navy Federal•Pensacola, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for delivering complex technology projects that align with enterprise IT strategy and compliance requirements. Leads cross-functional technical teams and manages vendor relationships to ensure successful execution. Applies advanced project management methodologies to manage risk, track performance, and ensure delivery quality. Mentors junior project managers and contributes to the improvement of project delivery tools and frameworks.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant project management experience, managing technical cross-functional business projects.
2+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical projects
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SAFe, SDLC, ITIL) and their application in enterprise IT environments
Significant experience in delivering complex IT projects involving infrastructure, cybersecurity, or regulatory compliance
Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business and technical requirements
Advanced skills in project analytics, reporting, and performance tracking using tools such as Jira, Power BI, and ServiceNow
Expert knowledge of IT systems, architecture, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to communicate risks and strategies to leadership
Experience with managing stakeholder engagement and change initiatives across technical and business domains
Strong ability to drive project execution while balancing competing priorities and resource constraints
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Professional Certifications (e.g., CAPM, CSM, PMP, PMI- ACP, PgMP, SAFe Practitioner, ITIL, or Cloud (AWS/Azure) certifications).
Experience with enterprise portfolio planning and budgeting.
Familiarity with financial services operating models, including brokerage, registered investment advisory (RIA), and/or financial planning environments, with the ability to apply that understanding to Navy Federal Financial Group’s integrated service model.

Responsibilities

Lead complex technical projects that deliver enterprise-scale solutions and support strategic technology initiatives
Develop and execute project roadmaps, schedules, and resource plans aligned with technical and business goals
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with architecture, engineering, and delivery expectations
Apply technical project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, SAFe, SDLC, ITIL) and governance practices to ensure consistent execution
Identify and mitigate technical risks, issues, and interdependencies across workstreams
Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure technical feasibility and solution integrity
Provide project updates and performance metrics to stakeholders and leadership
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security policies, and governance standards
Act as a point of escalation for technical delivery challenges and facilitate resolution
Mentor technical project managers and junior team members to build delivery capability and technical proficiency
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with enabling functions to support business readiness and operational alignment
Support initiative planning and contribute to project prioritization and resource planning
Represent technical project management in cross-functional and technical planning forums
May perform other duties as assigned