Job Description

Your Opportunity

Our Project Services organization supports Schwab business goals through the delivery of projects spanning technology, operations, business continuity, and offshore management. Our team collaborates across a matrixed organization to deliver business value through efficient, disciplined and predictable project execution of effective solutions to business problems and opportunities. 

What you are good at

Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. 

Responsibilities:

Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables
Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners
Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project
Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters
Validates financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
Partners with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed.

What you have

Required minimum qualifications include:

8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross functional projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments
Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
Mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace
Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management tools
Experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity
Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively
Sound business and technical acumen
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
BA/BS Degree strongly preferred and/or comparable work experience

In addition, ideal candidates will also have the following desired qualifications:

PMP or PMI-ACP certification
Experience with Agile methodology
Knowledge of JIRA or Confluence
Background in the financial services industry