Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - CardsLocation: Mt. Laurel, NJOnsite Flexibility: RemoteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractPay Rate: $80.00–$96.00 / Hour (USD)Start Date: ASAPShift / Schedule: Monday–Friday core business hours; overtime as needed; 50% of time in meetings; working East Coast hoursWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryThe Senior Project Manager (EPMO) plans, manages and delivers distinct projects through all specific phases, in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies. Provides leadership, direction and coaching to teams while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple Lines of Business (LoB). This role manages projects with a moderate to high level of regulatory oversight, with a project risk profile ranging from moderately high to high, and typically leads the delivery of Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 projects with a moderately high to high complexity profile. The position may lead the delivery of Tier 1 projects and may indirectly manage cross-LoB Project teams consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and Technology Resources where applicable. The role may manage a number of projects at any given time, with time horizons generally ranging from medium to long term. This position supports new approved and funded projects in the bank card space and retail distribution space, focused on store enhancements, within a team of 25 people. A training period of 4–5 weeks with mentor accompaniment will be provided.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project managementDemonstrate exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgetsMake an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skillsFacilitate strong facilitation skills across project teamsDemonstrate commitment to team skills development and ability to attract top talentFunction as a team player with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partnersCreate and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employeesThink strategically and possess strong business acumenDemonstrate proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situationsServe as an experienced change agent, able to guide cross-functional teams through complex change from concept to executionRemain comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid changeExercise strong leadership skills by leading by example, championing change and developing a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectationsApply good judgment to determine which issues to escalate versus to resolve independently, and provide suggestions for possible resolutionMeasure performance by project compliancy, on-time delivery, and within-budget executionInteract primarily with internal stakeholdersNo access to customer dataRequired SkillsBudget managementJIRA / ConfluenceProject management expertise with ability to manage moderate to high regulatory oversightFinancial management and project budget tracking, forecastingNegotiation and problem-solving skillsTeam building and relationship managementLeadership and change managementBusiness acumen and strategic thinkingPreferred SkillsCredit card domain knowledge (TSYS)Clarity tool experienceEducation RequirementsUndergraduate degreeProject Management Certification (ideal)Required Experience10 years of relevant project management experienceExperience working in large organizations on complex projectsWork Environment / Physical RequirementsPossibility of 4 additional days of furlough during the holiday seasonNo rotation requiredRemote work with East Coast hours; anchor days not applicableBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientTop 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 26-05362