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About the Role

Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management organization partners with business and technology leaders to prioritize and deliver strategic initiatives. As a Senior IT Project Manager Lead, you will provide leadership for large-scale, high-visibility cross-enterprise programs and projects that support business transformation, technology enablement, and operational excellence. This role is critical for supporting a major integration initiative, a modernization effort, and a key dependency for Schwab's broader broker-dealer modernization strategy. You will navigate ambiguity, influence across multiple teams, organize large bodies of work, and drive alignment within a challenging enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for large-scale, high-visibility cross-enterprise programs and projects.
Support business transformation, technology enablement, and operational excellence.
Navigate ambiguity, influence across multiple teams, and organize large bodies of work.
Drive alignment within a challenging enterprise environment.
Bring clarity to complex initiatives, establish governance, and manage competing priorities.
Engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Work across a highly matrixed environment to bring together business stakeholders, technology teams, product leaders, and senior executives.
Align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver measurable value.
Influence decision-making and drive planning and execution across multiple workstreams.
Identify and mitigate risks.
Provide visibility into progress and outcomes.
Cultivate a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and Agile delivery.
Mentor team members and promote best practices in project, portfolio, and organizational change leadership.

Requirements

10+ years of project management experience, preferably within financial services.
10+ years of experience leading large, cross-functional, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant business and technology impact.
Demonstrated expertise in Project Management to successfully deliver complex, cross-enterprise programs while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Proven ability to apply Leadership and Influencing Others skills to align stakeholders, drive decisions, and achieve business outcomes within a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated proficiency using Agile Fundamentals, Agile delivery practices, Scrum methodologies, and hybrid project delivery approaches.
Strong Communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into concise messages tailored to executive leaders, business partners, and technical teams.
Experience identifying, assessing, and addressing project risks, issues, and interdependencies through effective Risk Management practices.
Proven ability to apply Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving skills to make sound decisions in complex and ambiguous environments.
Experience leading multiple concurrent workstreams and driving strategic execution across organizations.
Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
Experience within the financial services industry.
PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, or related project management certification.
Demonstrated success building executive-level partnerships and influencing leaders at the VP level and above.
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.
Strong Process Improvement capabilities with a track record of improving organizational effectiveness and delivery outcomes.
Experience supporting portfolio management, strategic planning, and technology investment prioritization.
Advanced understanding of software development lifecycle practices and technology delivery organizations.
Experience facilitating cross-functional planning, dependency management, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

Skills

Project Management
Leadership
Influencing Others
Agile Fundamentals
Agile delivery practices
Scrum methodologies
Hybrid project delivery
Communication
Risk Management
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Process Improvement

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior-level
10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or related work experience
PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, or related project management certification

Salary/Compensations

Eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities

About the Company

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career.
Innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration.