Senior IT Project Manager

About the Opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem-solving, and together we challenge the status quo to transform the financial industry. You’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work helps millions of clients achieve their financial goals.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on-site in the specified location(s). This role is expected to be in the office 4 days a week.

Schwab Technology Services partners closely with business and technology leaders to deliver high-impact initiatives that drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and the firm. We’re seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives across business, technology, and operational domains. This role blends strong project execution and stakeholder leadership to bring strategy to life and deliver measurable business value. You’ll work in a highly visible environment, partnering with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile delivery leaders to ensure work is planned effectively, executed with discipline, and aligned to strategic priorities.

Responsibilities May Include

Enterprise Delivery & Execution:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution and close.
• Define clear scope, milestones, success metrics, and integrated delivery plans that align to business outcomes.
• Proactively manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, dependencies, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery commitments are met while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, budgets, and ongoing reconciliation.
• Partner with resource managers and leaders to plan capacity and ensure efficient utilization.
• Support data-driven decision-making through accurate reporting and insights.

Agile & Scaled Agile Partnership:

• Operate effectively within Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments.
• Partner closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Release Train Engineers to support Agile planning, execution, and milestones.
• Adapt delivery approaches to balance traditional project management discipline with Agile practices.

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with business and technology partners at all levels, including senior leaders.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.
• Facilitate problem-solving, navigate ambiguity, and resolve conflicts with professionalism and empathy.
• Coach and mentor team members, helping remove obstacles and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.

What You Have

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience leading medium to large, complex, cross-functional initiatives in technical, product, or operational environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple workstreams with competing priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of project management fundamentals, financial management, and delivery governance.
• Hands-on experience with common delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and earn trust across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of project, program, or technical project management experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level initiatives within financial services or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience partnering in Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments.
• PMP, PMIACP, or other relevant certifications.
• Exposure to Rally, Clarity, or similar portfolio management platforms.
• Familiarity with data-driven, analytics, or technology-enabled initiatives.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI concepts, is a plus.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Purpose & Impact: Your work directly supports clients, advisors, and the future of investing.
• Growth & Development: We invest in your career through learning, mentorship, and opportunity.
• Collaboration & Belonging: You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values diverse perspectives.
• Flexibility & Balance: A hybrid work environment that values meaningful in-office collaboration.
• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation, benefits, and incentive opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis. We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future: 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan, Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions, Paid parental leave and family building benefits, Tuition reimbursement, Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Key skills/competency

• Senior IT Project Manager
• Enterprise Delivery
• Agile Methodologies
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Jira
• Confluence