We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support high-impact initiatives within the financial services industry in South Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can guide complex, cross-functional work from concept through delivery while partnering with business and technical stakeholders. The role calls for a strong organizer and communicator who can keep projects moving, manage priorities, and ensure outcomes align with business goals in a regulated environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead project efforts from initial scoping through execution, launch, and post-implementation follow-up for complex business and technology initiatives.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to define objectives, clarify needs, and convert business expectations into detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables.<br>• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership groups to maintain alignment, resolve roadblocks, and support successful delivery milestones.<br>• Track progress against schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies while providing clear status updates and escalation points as needed.<br>• Facilitate project meetings, planning sessions, and reviews to drive accountability, decision-making, and timely completion of key tasks.<br>• Apply structured project management practices across Agile or traditional environments using tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, and related platforms.<br>• Assess operational, compliance, audit, and control considerations throughout the project lifecycle to support delivery within financial services standards.<br>• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced setting while adjusting priorities to meet deadlines and changing business demands.