Senior Project Manager

Senior Agile Project Manager – Financial & Technology Risk

Hybrid | Tysons, VA - (4 Days in office per week)

$200K–$250K Total Compensation

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a mission‑driven, nationally recognized organization operating at the intersection of financial services, technology risk, and critical infrastructure resilience on a Senior Agile Program Manager search.

This role supports a high‑visibility Financial Risk function working closely with senior leaders across major financial institutions and regulatory stakeholders. The organization is seeking an experienced Program / Project Manager who can shepherd complex initiatives, keep teams aligned, and drive execution in a fast‑paced, stakeholder‑heavy environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Translate strategic objectives into detailed workplans, timelines, and task ownership
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, including dependencies, risks, and delivery milestones
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps
• Deliver concise, executive‑level updates on project status, risks, and outcomes
• Establish execution governance, cadence, and reporting mechanisms
• Facilitate stand‑ups, execution reviews, and decision forums
• Coordinate governance materials, stakeholder decks, and industry‑facing documentation
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure aligned execution
• Proactively surface and escalate risks that could impact delivery
• Coach and guide peers while delivering against defined KPIs and program objectives

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5 years of Project or Program Management experience (Financial Services preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Experience operating in high‑profile, stakeholder‑rich environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executive presence
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical workstreams
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and tight timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive alignment and resolve conflict
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion handling sensitive information
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• U.S. Citizenship required (no exceptions)

Environment & Growth

• Highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and C‑level stakeholders
• Mission‑driven organization focused on national economic and infrastructure resilience
• Collaborative, execution‑oriented culture with strong internal partnerships
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for top‑tier talent
• Hybrid work model with consistent in‑office collaboration