Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in Greer, South Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can guide cross-functional projects from concept through delivery while partnering effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors. The role requires a strong command of project planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management within regulated environments, particularly in financial services. Success in this position will come from balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-moving setting.

Responsibilities:
• Lead multiple cross-functional projects from initial scoping through implementation, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables remain aligned with business priorities.
• Develop detailed project roadmaps, schedules, and governance plans while monitoring progress, resolving issues, and escalating risks when needed.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to collect, clarify, and document requirements, then convert them into practical execution plans.
• Coordinate project activities across internal teams, vendors, and leadership groups to maintain momentum, accountability, and clear communication.
• Drive status reporting, milestone tracking, and executive updates to provide transparency into project health, dependencies, and decision points.
• Identify operational, compliance, and control-related considerations throughout delivery and incorporate them into project planning and execution.
• Manage competing priorities across concurrent initiatives while adjusting plans to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Microsoft Office to organize work, track progress, and support collaboration across the project lifecycle.• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business, management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• At least 7 years of project management experience supporting business operations, information technology, or similar functions, including large enterprise initiatives.
• Background managing projects within consumer finance, banking, or financial services, ideally with exposure to personal lending-related work.
• Demonstrated success leading projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and final implementation.
• Strong ability to analyze complex problems, identify practical solutions, and keep projects moving forward under tight timelines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Agile practices, project management methodologies, Atlassian Jira, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project; PMP certification is valued.
• Working knowledge of compliance, audit, and internal control expectations within regulated environments.