Project Manager in Cincinnati, IN

Job Description Project Manager 4 Month-Contract Location: Onsite – Cincinnati, OH 45246 Pay: $50 - 60/hr (Compensation can vary depending on experience) General Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact, organization-wide initiatives to ensure successful delivery of strategic programs in alignment with established project management standards. This person will be coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners, as well as supporting stakeholders in defining objectives. Responsibilities Provide leadership for complex, enterprise-level projects across multiple departments and functional areas. Direct project activities throughout all phases of delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and completion. Manage scope of projects including schedule, budgets, and benchmarks to ensure objectives are achieved. Coordinate and supervise internal teams, vendors, consultants, and external partners. Partner with business leaders to define requirements, objectives, and success criteria. Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, risk logs, change requests, and stakeholder communications. Oversee change management, governance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in business, finance, or project management. 10 years of experience managing projects or programs in mid-sized to large organizations. Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and methodologies (PMI, Agile, Waterfall, SDLC, hybrid approaches). Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional teams, and partnering with stakeholders. Experience managing vendors, consultants, contracts, budgets, and procurement processes. Excellent conflict resolution and communication abilities; among cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities as well as proficiency in Microsoft Outlook. Background in financial services, banking, or regulated industry is .