Lead IT Project Manager
Charles Schwab
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Austin, Texas, United States
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Within Schwab Technology Services (STS), the Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization partners closely with business and technology leaders to prioritize, shape, and deliver strategic initiatives that drive meaningful outcomes. As Lead IT Project Manager , you will lead large-scale, complex programs that enable innovation, strengthen operational efficiency, and deliver measurable value across the enterprise.
In this highly visible role, you will bring structure and clarity to ambiguity while guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from early concept and planning through execution and delivery. You will align diverse stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. Success in this role requires strong problem solving, decisive leadership, and the ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment.
You will collaborate with partners across product, engineering, and business teams, applying Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches to advance priorities. You will proactively identify risks, resolve challenges, and adapt plans to keep work progressing. By leveraging data, financial insights, and performance metrics, you will guide decision‑making, optimize resources, and ensure transparency in delivery.
This role also plays a key part in cultivating a high‑performing team environment—mentoring others, encouraging accountability, and fostering collaborative relationships that enable teams to navigate change and consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Using your ability to lead through ambiguity and think strategically, you will guide large‑scale, complex programs from planning through execution—ensuring alignment to business outcomes
Applying your communication and influencing skills, you will align diverse stakeholders and drive decisions across a matrixed organization without direct authority
Leveraging your problem‑solving and critical thinking, you will proactively identify risks, resolve challenges, and adapt plans to maintain delivery momentum
Using financial and analytical skills, you will manage budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to optimize delivery performance
Demonstrating accountability and execution excellence, you will ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to high‑quality standards
What you have To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have:
Required Qualifications
10+ years of project management experience leading large, complex, cross‑functional technology initiatives
Proven experience delivering multi‑million dollar, enterprise‑wide strategic programs with measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated experience across project, program, and portfolio management practices, including governance, planning, and execution
Hands‑on experience applying Agile and/or traditional delivery methodologies
Strong ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and quality while balancing competing priorities
Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams in a matrixed organization without direct authority
Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage audiences at all levels
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or similarly regulated environments
Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile frameworks
Experience mentoring or coaching project managers or delivery teams
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI‑ACP, or equivalent certification
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without employer sponsorship.
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28‑day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
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- English
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