Business Project Manager

Project Manager — Financial Services | Midtown Manhattan - Contract

A leading Financial Services firm in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is seeking a talented Project Manager to join our dynamic team. If you excel at driving initiatives forward, collaborating across business units, and bringing structure and clarity to complex projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.

📌 About The Role

As a Project Manager, you will serve as a key contributor within our Project Management Office (PMO), providing subject matter expertise across all phases of the project lifecycle. You’ll help define scope, identify risks, guide methodology, manage resources, and ensure seamless execution. You will also interface regularly with senior management, delivering clear and compelling project presentations and updates.

This role offers the chance to work closely with business leaders, technology partners, and external vendors—turning strategy into action and measurable results.

🔑 What You’ll Do

• Lead and support projects by defining scope, identifying risks, choosing appropriate methodologies, and driving overall execution.
• Build and deliver polished presentations to management on project milestones, timelines, and outcomes.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
• Partner with vendors and service providers, setting clear expectations for performance and deliverables.
• Collaborate as a key member of the PMO, helping to champion best practices and organizational standards.
  
  

💡 What You Bring

• 5-9 years of experience in project planning, tracking, and execution.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven experience working with large datasets and making data-driven decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with structured project management techniques and frameworks.
  
  

🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree a plus.
  
  

📍 Location

Midtown Manhattan — easily accessible and surrounded by world-class dining, transit, and culture.

🚀 Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, work with top-tier professionals, and contribute to impactful work within a respected financial services organization. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving, and data-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.

👉 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply now to join a firm that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.