Project Manager
Charlotte
Project Manager - Capital Markets **? Now Hiring: Project Manager - Capital Markets** ? **Location:** Charlotte, NC (28288 - Local W2 candidates only) ? **Duration:** 12-month contract (with potential extension or conversion) We're looking for a **strong business-side Project Manager** to lead complex, regulated programs within **Capital Markets** . This role manages a family of projects aligned to a broader business strategy and requires confident leadership, executive communication, and hands-on program delivery experience. ? **Role Overview:** The Project Manager will drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact business programs, working closely with cross-functional partners including Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Finance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and brings front-office Capital Markets exposure. ? **Key Responsibilities:** * Act as the primary liaison across matrixed teams and business partners * Drive delivery of all program phases: business case, requirements, planning, testing, implementation, and closeout * Participate in governance forums and report on program health, risks, issues, and dependencies * Prepare and present executive-level updates and status reports * Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts * Execute projects using enterprise project management methodologies * Work effectively in an agile environment (Jira / Jira Plans) ? **Required Experience \& Skills:** * **Business-side Project Management experience (NOT IT / Scrum-only PM)** * **Capital Markets experience - required for consideration** * Front-office exposure strongly preferred * Experience managing **regulatory or highly regulated initiatives** * Strong Excel skills (tracking, analysis, working across datasets) * PowerPoint expertise with executive-level storytelling * Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills * Proven ability to break down complex business problems into actionable steps
