Technical Project Manager – Core Bank Modernization

Kunai

. Own day-to-day management of a core banking modernization initiative, including planning, tracking, and reporting .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a focus on stakeholder engagement and communication within the financial industry. Effectively navigates ambiguity and builds trust across organizational levels while driving modernization initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceStakeholder EngagementFinancial Industry ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Navigate Ambiguity

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Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborative MindsetTrust Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Core Banking ModernizationDomestic BankingTechnical and Business CoordinationRisk ManagementDecision-Making Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day management of a core banking modernization initiative, including planning, tracking, and reporting
Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities with a clear bias for action
Build relationships across the client's organization and understand decision-making structures
Escalate progress, risks, and blockers to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Coordinate technical and business teams to keep modernization work moving toward its goals
Surface risks and dependencies early and work with stakeholders to resolve them
Translate technical detail into language senior, non-technical audiences can act on
Build and maintain trust with stakeholders at every level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong project management experience with demonstrated organizational and communication skills
Proven stakeholder engagement ability, including navigating complex organizational structures
Financial industry experience, specifically domestic banking
Comfort reporting and escalating directly to senior and executive audiences
A clear bias for action, someone who moves things forward rather than waiting for ideal conditions
Experience working through ambiguity on a project without a fully defined playbook
Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and business audiences
A collaborative, clear communicator who builds trust quickly across an organization
Bachelor’s Degree required; alternatively, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college, in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning
Tools to grow both personally and professionally