What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC?
About the Role
We’re looking for a Project Manager who enjoys bringing people, ideas, and priorities together to get meaningful work done. This role is about more than timelines and task lists. You’ll work closely with different teams, keep everyone moving in the same direction, and make sure projects are delivered with care, clarity, and accountability.
We’re looking for someone who is organized and dependable, but also approachable, practical, and comfortable working with people at different levels of the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Take ownership of projects from planning through completion.
- Work with stakeholders to understand goals, priorities, and expectations.
- Build realistic project plans, timelines, and milestones.
- Keep teams aligned on responsibilities, deadlines, and next steps.
- Identify potential issues early and work with the right people to resolve them.
- Communicate project updates clearly and honestly, including when things don’t go as planned.
- Coordinate across teams and help remove roadblocks that slow progress.
- Manage project scope, priorities, risks, and changes throughout the project.
- Keep project documentation organized and easy for others to understand.
- Lead meetings when needed and make sure they result in clear actions and ownership.
- Look for ways to improve how projects are planned, communicated, and delivered.
- Celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and help the team continuously improve.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience managing projects from start to finish.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Clear, confident communication, both written and verbal.
- The ability to build trust and work effectively with different personalities and teams.
- A practical approach to solving problems and handling unexpected changes.
- Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- The confidence to ask questions, raise concerns, and have difficult conversations when necessary.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping work moving forward.
- Experience with project management tools and collaboration platforms.
What Matters Most
You don’t need to have every qualification listed above to be successful in this role. We value people who take ownership, communicate openly, treat others with respect, and genuinely care about doing good work.
The right person for this role will be someone who can bring structure without making things complicated, keep people connected without micromanaging, and stay calm when priorities change.
Why Join Us
You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference while collaborating with people who value teamwork, accountability, and good ideas. We believe great project management starts with understanding people—not just managing processes.
If you’re someone who likes turning plans into action and helping teams do their best work, we’d love to hear from you.