Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Contract | Pay Rate: Up to $54/hr

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical initiatives within Financial Crimes, AML, and BSA compliance programs. This role is highly visible, partnering with senior leadership to drive transformation, manage risk, and ensure delivery of large-scale regulatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex regulatory initiatives with focus on AML, BSA, and Financial Crimes.

• Partner with senior leadership as a trusted advisor, influencing decision-making and driving execution.

• Own and manage project deliverables: project plans, RAID logs, executive reporting, and stakeholder communications.

• Facilitate executive-level meetings and provide clear, actionable updates.

• Apply change management, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies to achieve sustainable results.

• Collaborate across multiple lines of business to ensure compliance and program success.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry.

• Proven track record of program delivery and change management.

• Strong knowledge of risk management, AML, BSA, or Financial Crimes compliance programs.

• PMP certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with LEAN/continuous improvement methods.

• Ability to deliver in fast-paced, regulatory-driven environments.