We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in leading enterprise-wide system selection and planning efforts within the financial services industry. This role requires a strategic thinker who can engage stakeholders, evaluate system options, and deliver executive-level insights to guide decision-making and implementation readiness. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems, processes, and data architecture to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. • Manage the evaluation of potential system options, including various cloud-based platforms and data-driven solutions, ensuring objective assessments. • Collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders through workshops, journey mapping, and requirements gathering to ensure alignment. • Develop and present executive-level reports, including dashboards, status updates, and recommendations on risks and decisions. • Lead the product selection process by defining evaluation criteria, creating scoring matrices, and conducting reference checks. • Prepare implementation plans for the selected solution, including scope, requirements, service-level agreements, and vendor selection criteria. • Define a strategic roadmap with clear milestones, focusing on immediate wins that support business growth. • Establish data governance and integration strategies that align with security and regulatory standards within the financial services sector. • Explore and recommend AI and machine learning applications for enhanced insights, automation, and personalization. • Coordinate change management efforts and training to ensure successful adoption of new systems.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading enterprise system strategy and selection initiatives, preferably within regulated environments. • Proven ability to evaluate multiple cloud-based vendors and analytics platforms with a system-agnostic approach. • Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and vendor management. • Experience in drafting implementation-focused RFPs and facilitating vendor selection processes. • Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts applied to customer experience and automation. • Agile and Scrum certifications are highly preferred. • PMP certification is required to validate project management expertise. • Proficiency in IT project management tools, including Atlassian Jira, is essential.

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Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary
83.13 - 96.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in leading enterprise-wide system selection and planning efforts within the financial services industry. This role requires a strategic thinker who can engage stakeholders, evaluate system options, and deliver executive-level insights to guide decision-making and implementation readiness. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems, processes, and data architecture to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. • Manage the evaluation of potential system options, including various cloud-based platforms and data-driven solutions, ensuring objective assessments. • Collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders through workshops, journey mapping, and requirements gathering to ensure alignment. • Develop and present executive-level reports, including dashboards, status updates, and recommendations on risks and decisions. • Lead the product selection process by defining evaluation criteria, creating scoring matrices, and conducting reference checks. • Prepare implementation plans for the selected solution, including scope, requirements, service-level agreements, and vendor selection criteria. • Define a strategic roadmap with clear milestones, focusing on immediate wins that support business growth. • Establish data governance and integration strategies that align with security and regulatory standards within the financial services sector. • Explore and recommend AI and machine learning applications for enhanced insights, automation, and personalization. • Coordinate change management efforts and training to ensure successful adoption of new systems.
2025-11-05T13:59:07Z

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