Sr. Project Manager

Job#: 3033615

Job Description:

Sr. Project Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead project management activities throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will work with business unit sponsors to establish project structure, initiate routines, and ensure coordination within the established program construct. This role requires adherence to the organizations project delivery methodology and the creation of deliverables based on approved artifact templates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities through all project stages: Initiate, Plan, Execute, and Realize.
• Work with business unit sponsors to define project structure and establish routines, including stakeholder identification and workgroup cadences.
• Complete all project planning activities and documentation in line with established delivery methodology.
• Lead routine cadences for Leadership, Core Team, and Working Groups.
• Coordinate client and teammate readiness activities with stakeholders across various departments such as business units, enablement, legal, risk, and compliance.
• Manage project execution by coordinating with relevant partners.
• Provide routine status updates for both project-level and enterprise-level forums.
• Maintain project documentation to meet all enterprise and business unit standards.
• Create and manage the project budget, including monthly forecasts and reconciliation of actuals with variance management.

Required Qualifications

• A proven track record of leading large-scale programs or projects in the financial services industry, with at least 7 years of experience as a primary project lead.
• Strong program management skills to execute efficiently in compliance with project management standards with minimal oversight.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust communication style for different audiences, from detailed working sessions to executive summaries.
• A proven delivery record of managing teams through discoveries, decisions, and risk mitigation to keep projects on schedule.
• Project management experience in Banking, Wholesale Payments, or Core Treasury Solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the financial services industry.
• Project experience focused on areas such as Product and Feature Enhancements, Testing, Content Development, Training, Billing and Pricing, or managing dependencies with third-party vendors and technology.
• General understanding of banking regulations and compliance requirements, with PCI experience being helpful.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Atlanta, GA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 7, 2026

Pay Range:

$74 - $74 per hour

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