MARS-TECHNOMINDS, INC

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Title: Senior Project Manager Location: [Specify City, State – e.g., Phoenix, AZ] Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite Monday–Thursday, Remote on Fridays) Duration: 6 Months (Contract / Contingent Worker) Looking for financial services background not technical one. Position Description The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives across Schwab’s Advisor Services (AS) portfolio. This individual will oversee large, complex technology projects that support the firm’s custodial and trading services for Registered Independent Advisors (RIAs), while enabling Schwab’s broader business goals through innovative, scalable technology solutions. This role will drive programs that include new product and service launches, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, and infrastructure modernization. As Schwab transitions to a scaled agile delivery model, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of traditional project management expertise and practical experience managing projects in Agile and SAFe environments. Primary Responsibilities • Lead and manage multiple large-scale, cross-functional, and complex enterprise technology initiatives. • * Oversee project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting, ensuring alignment with Schwab’s strategic goals and delivery timelines. • * Collaborate with business, technology, and operational teams to drive outcomes in highly matrixed environments. • * Manage project budgets exceeding $3M, including forecasting, financial tracking, and resource allocation. • * Prepare and deliver executive-level updates, status reports, and presentations for officer-level audiences. • * Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring quality and compliance with enterprise standards. • * Champion Agile/SAFe methodologies and guide teams through scaled agile delivery processes. • * Motivate and mobilize cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and ensure clarity across all project workstreams. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent professional experience. • * 8+ years of progressive experience managing large, complex, and cross-functional projects within technology or systems environments. • * 8+ years of experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and related reporting artifacts. • * Proven experience managing project portfolios exceeding $3M in scope. • * Minimum 5 years of experience presenting to and collaborating with executive or officer-level audiences. • * Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and communicate challenging messages with professionalism. • * Strong working knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). • * Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations. • * Proven record of delivering complex technology projects with limited direction or incomplete information. Preferred Qualifications • Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and SAFe frameworks. • * Experience in financial services, ideally within Advisor Services. • * PMP or PMI-ACP certification. • * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with keen attention to detail. • * Experience partnering with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) or Agile delivery leaders. Regards Seema Kousar seema@marstechnominds.com