Project Manager - Banking domain (Only Local Candidates)

Role: Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH (IOnly Locals)

Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and effective Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams, drive project execution, and ensure timely delivery of business-critical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and proven experience managing projects from initiation through closure.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation plans.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate effective communication between team members, leadership, and external partners.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide progress updates to stakeholders.
• Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative project environment.

Process & Governance

• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, project governance, and best practices.
• Track project KPIs and performance metrics to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Maintain project documentation, including requirements, change logs, and status reports.

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor project budgets and forecast resource needs.
• Ensure proper allocation of project resources and optimize utilization.

Quality Assurance

• Oversee project testing, validation, and acceptance processes.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4–10+ years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment