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.
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.
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, small to medium-scale application development, systems integration, process reengineering, operational efficiency improvements, 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.
This staff project manager role is a key member of Schwab’s Service portfolio supporting the firm’s Digital Retail technology solutions. The candidate in this role will drive mid-size technology projects delivering end-user-facing solutions on web and mobile platforms, that enable Schwab’s business objectives and meet our clients’ needs.
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- 3-7 years of project management experience, managing small to medium projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technology environments
- 3-7 years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
- Direct experience mobilizing and leading teams; setting direction and approach; facilitating conflict resolution; identifying/understanding drivers, root cause; seeking guidance or escalating when needed
- Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering projects
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills:
- Background/experience in financial services industry
- Experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
- Experience in web and mobile technology projects; experience working closely with product owners
- PMP or PMI-ACP certification
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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
