Senior IT Project Manager – Core Banking Transformation

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead a high-priority core banking system transformationfor a Delaware-based credit union. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role is instrumental in overseeing end-to-end delivery of the transformation, managing multiple vendors, coordinating internal teams, and ensuring timely, compliant execution of all technical and operational components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of the core banking replacement project, including planning, execution, governance, and delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between the core vendor, internal teams, and the CIO’s office.
• Oversee dependencies across lending, deposits, operations, digital channels, and reporting.
• Maintain project timelines, scope, and resource allocation, escalating risks and mitigation plans as needed.
• Coordinate activities for dry runs, conversion weekend planning, and go-live execution.
• Produce detailed reporting and dashboards for steering committees and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure the transformation meets compliance, data integrity, and business continuity standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project/program management experience, including at least 5 years leading banking or credit union system implementations.
• Strong understanding of core banking platforms (e.g., Symitar, Jack Henry, DNA, FIS).
• Experience managing technology transformation in regulated financial environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-vendor delivery and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and leadership skills in high-pressure project environments.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP or comparable certification.
• Familiarity with PMO governance frameworks and tools such as ClickUp, Jira, or MS Project.
• Experience delivering projects in a credit union setting.
• Strong grasp of compliance, data migration, and member impact considerations during core transitions.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid – Primarily remote with onsite presence required for conversion readiness and go-live support.

Location:

Delaware

Contract Details:

• 12-month consulting engagement
• Competitive hourly rate: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
• Start Date: June 2, 2025