Senior Project Manager

Southlake, TX

Requisition ID 2025-116486 Category Project Management Position type Regular Pay range USD $103,500.00 - $230,000.00 / Year Application deadline 2025-10-29

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Your opportunity

We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny.We are driven
by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity.We respectand appreciate
the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve.We challengeconventions
strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept
of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day.We championour employee strengths, guide their development,
and invest in their long-term success.We hireoptimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and
adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.

As a company, we were established by Chuck over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall
Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and
innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we
enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can
help themselves, and our clients, create a better future.

What you’ll do:

Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross functional strategic
initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and
services, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency
improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. We are currently
transitioning to a scaled agile model, therefore this role will need both traditional project management,
as well as scaled agile methodology experience.

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

What you have

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.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve
conflict, deliver tough messages with grace

1-3 years of Schwab Cost basis Tax experience as a current or recent contractor or employee
Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies,
including Agile/Scrum
Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders

Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
Experience playing an active role implementing a scaled agile methodology
BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills:
Release Train Engineer experience, preferred
Background/experience in financial services industry
PMP or PMI-ACP certification

What you’ll get:
Everyday Wellness: Healthy Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Choices, Wellness Champions
Financial Fitness: 401k Match, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts
Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition
Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer
Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships
Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life
Learn more about Life@Schwab.
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to
diversifying its workforce. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status (disabled veterans, recently
separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, Armed Forces service medal
veterans), or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state
or local law.

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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