Senior Project Manager – Transformation

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Transformation
Location: Omaha, NE (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive moderately complex projects and components of larger transformation initiatives for a major financial technology organization.
You will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope while leading and coordinating cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-company teams. The role involves managing 3–5 projects at a time in a high-speed environment, working closely with BAs, application developers, testing, documentation, and training teams, including exposure to innovative technologies such as robotics.

What You’ll Do:
• Drive moderately complex projects and/or components/phases of larger, more complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-company teams responsible for all aspects of project delivery.
• Manage 3–5 projects concurrently as part of a high-speed transformation initiative.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Developers, testing teams, and other stakeholders on requirements, documentation, and delivery.
• Support documentation, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining clear visibility for leadership.
• Prepare and deliver executive readouts and status communications.
• Utilize Microsoft Project, Confluence, and Clarity for planning, documentation, and project tracking.
• Work with innovative technologies such as robotics as part of the broader transformation scope.

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience driving moderately complex projects or components of larger initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional and cross-departmental teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects (3–5) concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Confluence for documentation, and Clarity.
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive readouts and tracking risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Experience collaborating with Business Analysts, Application Developers, testing, documentation, and training teams.
• Ability to work on-site in Omaha, NE.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Background supporting transformation or modernization projects in a financial technology or payments environment.
• Exposure to innovative technologies such as robotics or automation.
• Experience with both technical and non-technical project components.
• Prior work in high-speed delivery environments with clear accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.

Benefits
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.

To apply, submit your resume highlighting your project management experience, multi-project delivery, cross-functional leadership, use of Microsoft Project / Confluence / Clarity, and any transformation or financial technology background. Pure research or junior experience will not be considered.