What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Project Manager position at Aquent?
Job Title: Project Manager/Technology
Client Location: Hybrid (Lone Tree, secondary location Westlake or Austin)
Starting: 12/13/2025
Pay Comments: $69.84 to $77.60 an hou
rMinimum Pay (per hour): 69.8
4Maximum Pay (per hour): 77.6
0Firm, non-negotiable: Ye
sHours: Full-tim
eDuration: 12 month
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Job Descriptio
n:Join a leading financial services organization dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through innovative solutions. This company is at the forefront of transforming the financial landscape, delivering critical projects that impact millions. As a key partner with Aquent, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives that shape the future of our client's technology and business operation
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We are seeking an exceptional Project Management professional to spearhead enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, leading complex projects that deliver substantial business value and operational efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in orchestrating the successful delivery of new products, services, and critical infrastructure upgrades, directly influencing our client's growth and innovation. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects are delivered with the highest caliber, directly contributing to the company's success and strategic objectiv
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Responsibilit
- ies:Define, plan, orchestrate, and deliver strategic initiatives, encompassing business, operational, and information technology compone
- nts.Ensure project outcomes are of the highest quality, with clearly defined scope and quantifiable business benef
- its.Direct large-scale, complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakehold
- ers.Manage all aspects of the project life cycle, overseeing all phases from initiation to clos
- ure.Rigorously manage project scope to meet commitments within agreed-upon time, cost, and quality paramet
- ers.Validate financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and expenditu
- res.Define and track project milestones, developing, maintaining, and reporting on an integrated delivery p
- lan.Collaborate with product owners and agile teams to track development milestones and support agile practi
ces.Qualificati
- ons:8 years of project management experience, leading multiple large, complex, and cross-functional projects, with emphasis on full budget management, software and product development, systems, and technical environme
- nts.Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakehold
- ers.Adept at mobilizing and motivating teams, setting direction, resolving conflict, and delivering difficult messages with gr
- ace.Extensive knowledge and expertise in utilizing project management to
- ols.Experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Sc
- rum.Active role in a scaled agile transformation (ideally with a framework like SA
- Fe).Ability to execute effectively with limited information and in ambiguous situati
- ons.Skilled in navigating highly matrixed organizati
- ons.Sound business and technical acu
- men.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with clarity and precision at all lev
- els.A focused and versatile team player, comfortable performing under press
- ure.Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex proje
- cts.Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking ski
- lls.BA/BS Degree strongly preferred or comparable work experie
nce.Desired Qualificati
- ons:PMP or PMI-ACP certificat
- ion.Knowledge of agile project management tools and collaboration platfo
- rms.Background in the financial services industry, including trading experie
- nce.Release Train Engineer experie
Salary : $70 - $78