Project Manager III

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Project Manager III for a leading financial technology solutions provider. Join a collaborative, high-impact team delivering enterprise-grade post-trade automation software for global capital markets.

You’ll join the Implementation Consulting – Project Management team to lead large-scale product implementations across financial services clients. This is a 12-month contract opportunity. The role is located in New York, NY and is hybrid preferred (remote considered for CST/EST-based candidates only).

Project Manager III Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle of complex product implementation projects (9–18 month timelines).

• Drive internal and external stakeholder collaboration to meet scope, timeline, and budget.

• Handle project scheduling, budgeting, risk tracking, and P&L ownership.

• Communicate effectively across technical, business, and client leadership teams.

• Support process improvements and contribute to pre-sales activities.

Project Manager III Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.

• PMP certification required.

• 5–7 years of project management experience in financial services and/or software product implementation.

• Background in IT transformation or enterprise software delivery.

• Excellent client-facing and cross-functional team coordination skills.

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (no visa holders or independent contractors).

Preferred:

• 10+ years of experience in PM roles at financial services or SaaS/FinTech vendors.

• Experience with post-trade automation or corporate action processing.

• Strong familiarity with working in a matrixed, global organization.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401k Program

• Commuter Benefit

• eLearning Access

• Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development

*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Project Manager III opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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