IT Project Manager Senior Specialist

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together. 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.

The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization partners with business and technology leaders to prioritize, plan, and deliver the technology work that powers Schwab's strategic objectives.

You will join a high-impact Portfolio Management Office team supporting strategic Marketing initiatives that drive digital experiences, business transformation, and technology innovation across Charles Schwab.

As part of the Marketing Portfolio team, you will partner with business and technology leaders to deliver initiatives that enhance client experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support Schwab''s long-term growth strategy.

As an IT Project Manager, Senior Specialist, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes, support technology transformation, and enhance operational effectiveness across the firm. Your work will directly influence how strategic priorities are translated into measurable results, helping teams deliver value with speed, quality, and transparency.

In this role, you will apply Project Management, Agile Collaboration, and Building Collaborative Relationships skills to lead projects from initiation through delivery while aligning stakeholders around common goals.

You'll partner with business leaders, technology teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, vendors, and other key stakeholders to develop integrated delivery plans, manage dependencies, and ensure strategic initiatives remain aligned to scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.

Success in this role requires the ability to assess complex situations, evaluate risks, identify solutions, and make informed decisions that keep projects moving forward. By leveraging Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Attention to Communication, you will facilitate productive discussions, resolve challenges, manage competing priorities, and create clarity across stakeholder groups.

You will also use financial and operational data to support forecasting, resource planning, and project governance activities that enable effective decision-making. As part of Schwab's commitment to continuous growth and development, you will deepen your expertise in enterprise technology delivery, Agile methodologies, portfolio management practices, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change.

You'll have opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities, expand your strategic business acumen, and further develop the skills needed to drive enterprise-wide initiatives in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment. We value employees who are curious, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.

At Schwab, we invest in skill development and empower employees to build capabilities that support both immediate success and long-term career growth.

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have: Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of project management experience leading small to medium-sized projects within technology, systems, product development, or related environments.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing project management tools and artifacts such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, status reporting, and change management documentation.
• Demonstrated experience applying Project Management skills to plan, organize, execute, and deliver projects that achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Proven ability to use Building Collaborative Relationships skills to establish trust, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.
• Experience leveraging Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving skills to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, mitigate risks, and resolve project challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to use Attention to Communication skills to clearly communicate project goals, status, risks, and decisions to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, and tracking project milestones to achieve delivery objectives.
• Ability to utilize financial, operational, and resource planning data to support project forecasting, budgeting, and governance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accountability for project commitments and outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of project management experience within financial services, banking, brokerage, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting Agile teams and applying Agile Collaboration skills to partner effectively with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technology delivery teams.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Scrum practices.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or related project management certification.
• Experience leading initiatives that involve technology modernization, systems integration, operational improvement, or enterprise transformation efforts. Demonstrated technical acumen and ability to partner effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.

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

Skills

Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Banking Services, Brokerage, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Skills, Business Transformation, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Document Change Management, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Services, Forecasting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Investment Management, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Matrix Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Support

About the Company

The Charles Schwab Corp

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors.

Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products.

To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.

Company Size

1,000 to 1,499 employees

Industry

Security and Surveillance

Founded

1971

Website

http://www.aboutschwab.com/careers