Charles Schwab
Your opportunity
We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long‑term success. We hire optimistic, results‑oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.
As a company, we were established over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves and our clients create a better future.
What you’ll do Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise‑wide, cross‑functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects, including launching new products and services, large‑scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. We are currently transitioning to a scaled agile model, therefore this role will need both traditional project management and scaled agile methodology experience.
Responsibilities
Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative, including business, operational, and information technology deliverables.
Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit.
Direct large‑scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners.
Directly manage all aspects of the project life cycle and oversee all phases of a project.
Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed‑upon time, cost, and quality parameters.
Validate financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
Work with resource managers to ensure accurate resource capacity planning and reconcile actual time spent against forecasts.
Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan.
Handle risks and issues management for the project‑level risks and interdependencies.
Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed.
Manage team relationships to ensure effective delivery.
Facilitate problem‑solving and resolve stakeholder conflict.
Teach, coach, and mentor team members to remove roadblocks and drive project execution.
What you are good at
Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with stakeholders.
Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively and succeed within a highly collaborative culture.
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision, both written and verbally.
Demonstrated sound business and technical acumen.
Focused and versatile team player comfortable under pressure.
Understanding of cross‑functional dependencies and how they impact project execution.
Expertise with financial data and the technology, tools and processes that support work and projects/programs.
Expert understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity.
What you have
8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross‑functional projects with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments.
8+ years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, and deliver tough messages with grace.
1–3 years of Schwab Cost Basis Tax experience as a current or recent contractor or employee.
Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders.
Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects.
Experience playing an active role implementing a scaled agile methodology.
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills
Release Train Engineer experience, preferred.
Background/experience in financial services industry.
PMP or PMI‑ACP certification.
What you’ll get (Benefits)
Everyday Wellness: Healthy Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Choices, Wellness Champions.
Financial Fitness: 401(k) Match, Employee Discounts, Personalized Advice, Brokerage Discounts.
Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer.
Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships.
Not just a job, but a career with an opportunity to do the best work of your life.
Learn more about Life@Schwab.
Equity Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans), or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Hybrid Work and Flexibility We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future.
Your future is shaped at Schwab through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact.
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We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long‑term success. We hire optimistic, results‑oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.
As a company, we were established over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves and our clients create a better future.
What you’ll do Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise‑wide, cross‑functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects, including launching new products and services, large‑scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. We are currently transitioning to a scaled agile model, therefore this role will need both traditional project management and scaled agile methodology experience.
Responsibilities
Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative, including business, operational, and information technology deliverables.
Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit.
Direct large‑scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners.
Directly manage all aspects of the project life cycle and oversee all phases of a project.
Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed‑upon time, cost, and quality parameters.
Validate financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
Work with resource managers to ensure accurate resource capacity planning and reconcile actual time spent against forecasts.
Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan.
Handle risks and issues management for the project‑level risks and interdependencies.
Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed.
Manage team relationships to ensure effective delivery.
Facilitate problem‑solving and resolve stakeholder conflict.
Teach, coach, and mentor team members to remove roadblocks and drive project execution.
What you are good at
Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with stakeholders.
Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively and succeed within a highly collaborative culture.
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision, both written and verbally.
Demonstrated sound business and technical acumen.
Focused and versatile team player comfortable under pressure.
Understanding of cross‑functional dependencies and how they impact project execution.
Expertise with financial data and the technology, tools and processes that support work and projects/programs.
Expert understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity.
What you have
8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross‑functional projects with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments.
8+ years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, and deliver tough messages with grace.
1–3 years of Schwab Cost Basis Tax experience as a current or recent contractor or employee.
Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders.
Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects.
Experience playing an active role implementing a scaled agile methodology.
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills
Release Train Engineer experience, preferred.
Background/experience in financial services industry.
PMP or PMI‑ACP certification.
What you’ll get (Benefits)
Everyday Wellness: Healthy Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Choices, Wellness Champions.
Financial Fitness: 401(k) Match, Employee Discounts, Personalized Advice, Brokerage Discounts.
Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer.
Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships.
Not just a job, but a career with an opportunity to do the best work of your life.
Learn more about Life@Schwab.
Equity Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans), or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Hybrid Work and Flexibility We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future.
Your future is shaped at Schwab through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact.
#J-18808-Ljbffr