IT Project Manager, Senior Specialist
Charles Schwab
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Austin, Texas, United States
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IT Project Manager, Senior Specialist , you will play a key role within The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization. You will partner with Business and Technology Leaders in the Cybersecurity portfolio to prioritize and execute technology work for strategic business-sponsored initiatives, enhancements, as well as standard technology operations, production support, and technology enablement to ensure STS capacity is focused on the most important work for the company.
You will guide the successful execution of projects spanning product launches, application development, systems integration, and infrastructure enhancements, ensuring alignment to business priorities and delivering results within defined time, cost, and quality expectations. This includes shaping and maintaining integrated delivery plans, proactively managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring clear alignment between strategic objectives and execution.
In this role, you will leverage strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to navigate complex environments, resolve challenges, and drive progress across multiple stakeholders. You will partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross‑functional teams to support Agile delivery practices, while fostering collaboration and accountability across a highly matrixed organization. Your ability to build trusted relationships, communicate with clarity, and adapt to evolving priorities will be critical to delivering successful outcomes and enabling teams to perform at their best.
Using your project management expertise and ability to align priorities, you will:
Drive execution of complex initiatives by building and maintaining integrated delivery plans that connect strategy to execution
Leverage structured planning and organization skills to manage scope, timelines, cost, quality, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects
Apply critical thinking and problem solving to identify root causes, remove blockers, and guide teams toward effective solutions
Use strong communication and relationship‑building skills to align stakeholders, influence decisions, and drive clarity across a matrixed organization
Collaborate with Agile teams (Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and engineers) to support delivery practices and ensure consistent progress
Foster accountability and follow‑through by ensuring commitments are met and outcomes align to business priorities
How You’ll Grow
Through formal and on‑the‑job training, you will:
Build deeper expertise in cybersecurity program delivery and enterprise technology portfolios
Expand your ability to navigate complex, highly regulated environments and large‑scale transformation efforts
Strengthen your skills in Agile delivery practices, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise prioritization frameworks
Gain exposure to strategic planning, capacity management, and portfolio‑level decision‑making
At Schwab, we invest in your growth—because your development fuels our success.
What you have Required Qualifications
3+ years of project management experience delivering small to medium‑scale initiatives within technology or product‑driven environments
3+ years of experience using project management tools and artifacts (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, status reporting)
Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams, setting direction, managing priorities, and resolving conflicts to achieve desired outcomes
Proven ability to deliver projects end‑to‑end, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality management
Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive effective solutions
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of project management experience in financial services or highly regulated environments
Experience working within Agile and Scrum methodologies
Experience managing projects within a cybersecurity or technology portfolios
PMP or PMI‑ACP 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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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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