Project Manager

PCS Retirement

. Lead and manage Product, Technology, and Lean Management projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex technology-focused projects, utilizing project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. Proficient in managing cross-functional remote teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective communication and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile MethodologiesSCRUM Master ExperienceJira ProficiencyBusiness Process Modeling

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBusiness AnalysisTechnical AnalysisProject PlanningQuality ControlRisk ManagementDecision-MakingResource AllocationStatus TrackingChange Control

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingJudgment SkillsCollaborationAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSalesforceMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFE Agilist

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesLean ManagementAgile ScrumProject LifecycleRemote Team Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Product, Technology, and Lean Management projects
Work with Product Owners, IT resources, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to scope projects
Develop and implement project plans
Deliver projects on time and on budget
Lead project team members throughout the project lifecycle
Develop, implement, and execute project planning efforts
Manage a portfolio of high-exposure and complex technology-focused initiatives
Facilitate project kickoff meetings, weekly status meetings, work breakdown, status tracking, reporting, and closure activities
Allocate and reallocate tasks to appropriate team members
Escalate issues and remove barriers that present project risks
Resolve project team issues and make decisions in collaboration with PCS management
Establish project execution standards and meeting cadences
Use project management tools consistently with program management guidelines
Partner with Product Owners and IT resources on technology-focused projects
Perform quality control throughout project development
Manage new project intake requests and change controls
Drive decision-making on project scope, costs, resources, and schedules with internal and external stakeholders
Improve project management practices and tools across the organization
Coach team members, business partners, and stakeholders on project management best practices
Lead ROI calculation discussions and document forecasted returns
Communicate with senior leadership to align projects with organizational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, computer science, or related field highly desired
5+ years of expert project management experience in financial services
Project Management certifications, including PMP, CSM and/or SAFE Agilist, highly desired
Understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies
Experience leading agile scrum teams in a remote environment
Preferably at least 2 years of experience being a SCRUM master
Experience managing cross-functional remote project teams of various sizes
Understanding of project management techniques dependent on team size
Proven experience with business and technical analysis
Proven experience with business process modeling/mapping
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to work under continual deadline pressure
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across geographically distributed remote teams
Excellent listening, written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Experience presenting to senior executives, decision makers, and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and work through ambiguity
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Salesforce, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Family care must be in place during business hours for virtual remote work
Internet work speed of 50 MBps or better for individual use

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid time off
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Fully remote work arrangement
Uninterrupted virtual workspace requirement
Internet speed requirement of 50 MBps or better for individual use