The Planet Group
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager Location: Manhattan, NY - Hybrid Pay Rate: $105/hour W2 Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time | Standard Business Hours Introduction We're seeking two Senior Project Managers to join a top-tier financial services firm undergoing high-impact transformation initiatives across IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and enterprise software. This role is ideal for seasoned PMs with strong stakeholder management skills, a polished communication style, and the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-moving, hybrid environment.
The environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and demanding-ideal for professionals who thrive wearing multiple hats and driving strategic results. Required Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of Project Management experience (program-level leadership is a plus) Strong background in IT Infrastructure projects, especially:
Site/office buildouts Security initiatives (e.g., password protocols, access controls) Cloud migrations (Azure) Enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Workday)
Experience leading meetings and managing expectations with senior stakeholders, executives, and C-suite Ability to proactively navigate roadblocks and resolve competing project priorities Demonstrated experience working in environments with shifting goals or ambiguous requirements Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile delivery frameworks (Agile preferred) Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Background in investment banking, commercial banking, insurance, or reinsurance Experience implementing PPM solutions (e.g., Monday.com, MS Project, Clarity) Exposure to ServiceNow, Workday, or enterprise HCM platforms Familiarity with office configuration projects or IT/business alignment initiatives Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Manage 4-5 active projects from a portfolio of 40+ enterprise initiatives Lead cross-functional teams across infrastructure, business units, and operations Conduct whiteboarding, discovery, and scenario-based problem solving with stakeholders Coordinate project governance, risk/issue management, escalation handling, and change control Facilitate stakeholder meetings, status updates, and executive briefings Oversee project planning, scope tracking, scheduling, and delivery milestones Maintain budgets, track actuals, and forecast project spend Develop communication, training, and go-live readiness plans Work with end users and leadership to ensure adoption and satisfaction Company Benefits & Culture
High-impact work across strategic IT and digital transformation initiatives Opportunity to grow within a highly respected and polished financial services organization Collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial work environment Flexible hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Strong potential for contract-to-permanent conversion for top performers #LI-CW1 #TECH #Hybrid
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Title: Senior Project Manager Location: Manhattan, NY - Hybrid Pay Rate: $105/hour W2 Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time | Standard Business Hours Introduction We're seeking two Senior Project Managers to join a top-tier financial services firm undergoing high-impact transformation initiatives across IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and enterprise software. This role is ideal for seasoned PMs with strong stakeholder management skills, a polished communication style, and the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-moving, hybrid environment.
The environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and demanding-ideal for professionals who thrive wearing multiple hats and driving strategic results. Required Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of Project Management experience (program-level leadership is a plus) Strong background in IT Infrastructure projects, especially:
Site/office buildouts Security initiatives (e.g., password protocols, access controls) Cloud migrations (Azure) Enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Workday)
Experience leading meetings and managing expectations with senior stakeholders, executives, and C-suite Ability to proactively navigate roadblocks and resolve competing project priorities Demonstrated experience working in environments with shifting goals or ambiguous requirements Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile delivery frameworks (Agile preferred) Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Background in investment banking, commercial banking, insurance, or reinsurance Experience implementing PPM solutions (e.g., Monday.com, MS Project, Clarity) Exposure to ServiceNow, Workday, or enterprise HCM platforms Familiarity with office configuration projects or IT/business alignment initiatives Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Manage 4-5 active projects from a portfolio of 40+ enterprise initiatives Lead cross-functional teams across infrastructure, business units, and operations Conduct whiteboarding, discovery, and scenario-based problem solving with stakeholders Coordinate project governance, risk/issue management, escalation handling, and change control Facilitate stakeholder meetings, status updates, and executive briefings Oversee project planning, scope tracking, scheduling, and delivery milestones Maintain budgets, track actuals, and forecast project spend Develop communication, training, and go-live readiness plans Work with end users and leadership to ensure adoption and satisfaction Company Benefits & Culture
High-impact work across strategic IT and digital transformation initiatives Opportunity to grow within a highly respected and polished financial services organization Collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial work environment Flexible hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Strong potential for contract-to-permanent conversion for top performers #LI-CW1 #TECH #Hybrid
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.