Project Manager
Charles Schwab, Austin, TX, United States
Overview
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization partners with Business and Technology Leaders 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.
Responsibilities
Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables
Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners
Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project
Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters
Validates financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
Works with resource managers to ensure that resource capacity planning is accurately forecast, and provides ongoing reconciliation of actual time spent against forecasts
Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
Handles risks and issues management for the project-level risks and interdependencies
Partners with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed
Manages team relationships to ensure effective delivery
Facilitates problem-solving and resolves stakeholder conflict
Teaches, coaches, and mentors team members to remove roadblocks and drive project execution
What you are good at
Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with stakeholders
Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively & succeed within a highly collaborative culture
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
Demonstrated sound business and technical acumen
Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
Understanding of cross-functional dependencies and how they impact project execution
Expertise with financial data and the technology, tools and processes that support work and projects/programs
Expert understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity
Required Qualifications
8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross functional projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments
8+ years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
Experience supporting or managing projects within data‑driven or analytics‑focused environments
Foundational understanding of the data ecosystem, including data development lifecycles, data pipelines, and common data & analytics needs and constraints
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace
Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including scaled agile
Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
Experience with managing projects to rollout new technologies and software
Preferred Qualifications
Release Train Engineer experience, preferred
Background/experience in financial services industry
PMP or PMI-ACP certification
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and key AI concepts are preferred
In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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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Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization partners with Business and Technology Leaders 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.
Responsibilities
Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables
Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners
Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project
Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters
Validates financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
Works with resource managers to ensure that resource capacity planning is accurately forecast, and provides ongoing reconciliation of actual time spent against forecasts
Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
Handles risks and issues management for the project-level risks and interdependencies
Partners with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed
Manages team relationships to ensure effective delivery
Facilitates problem-solving and resolves stakeholder conflict
Teaches, coaches, and mentors team members to remove roadblocks and drive project execution
What you are good at
Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with stakeholders
Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively & succeed within a highly collaborative culture
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
Demonstrated sound business and technical acumen
Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
Understanding of cross-functional dependencies and how they impact project execution
Expertise with financial data and the technology, tools and processes that support work and projects/programs
Expert understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity
Required Qualifications
8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross functional projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments
8+ years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
Experience supporting or managing projects within data‑driven or analytics‑focused environments
Foundational understanding of the data ecosystem, including data development lifecycles, data pipelines, and common data & analytics needs and constraints
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace
Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including scaled agile
Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
Experience with managing projects to rollout new technologies and software
Preferred Qualifications
Release Train Engineer experience, preferred
Background/experience in financial services industry
PMP or PMI-ACP certification
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and key AI concepts are preferred
In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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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