Project Manager (Banking Payments / Wire) - 3669165

Lighthouse Technology ServicesNew Orleans, LA

$40 - $45 / hour

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Overview

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$40-$45/hour

Job Description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Project Manager with expertise in Banking Payments / Wire position! This is an 18+ month contract opportunity and will be REMOTE in United States.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

Support program governance activities including RAIDD log management, integrated planning, and milestone tracking for large cross-functional technology programs
Support Program Manager in coordinating workstreams within a wire payment system replacement initiative
Manage and own RAIDD logs for assigned workstreams, tracking risks, issues, dependencies, and critical decisions while ensuring timely follow-up with stakeholders
Drive dependency management and coordinate integrated plans to align timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams
Develop comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and communication strategies using JIRA and project management tools
Facilitate governance forums and provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, issues, and decisions for leadership visibility
Execute change control processes to manage project scope, schedule, and cost adjustments while maintaining plan accuracy
Collaborate with Value Stream Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, document constraints, and establish clear deliverables
Monitor project performance using appropriate metrics, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to ensure successful delivery
Support day-to-day program operations including scheduling meetings, creating project documentation, and maintaining reporting cadences

What You'll Need to Have:

2+ years of project management experience with proven track record managing projects independently
Banking, payments, or wire operations experience required - this is essential
Demonstrated expertise in RAIDD/RAID log management, integrated planning, and executive reporting for large-scale technology programs
Strong proficiency in JIRA for work breakdown management, project tracking, and dependency coordination
Experience facilitating governance forums and coordinating stakeholder alignment across cross-functional teams with 10+ participants
Solid understanding of project management methodologies, change control processes, and risk mitigation techniques
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to support senior leadership and align diverse teams
PMP certification, Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master or SAFe), and ServiceNow Portfolio Management experience are strong pluses

Pay Range: $40-45/hr

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