*Buffalo, NY Contract Opportunity*

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their IT Project Manager/Scrum Master position! This is a 6+ month contract opportunity with potential extensions and is based in Buffalo, NY. This role is open to local and remote candidates.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define project approach and build stakeholder buy-in around the project plan, commitments, and changes.
• Manage delivery proactively, balancing scope, schedule, communications, budget, and risks.
• Define resource needs, responsibilities, and schedules.
• Work within project controls and procedures.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Report progress, issues, dependencies, and risks to project leadership and make recommendations to influence decisions and ensure delivery.
• Align projects with broader program objectives and adhere to methodology.
• Manage the full systems development life cycle of assigned projects.
• Remain current on technical and business strategies relevant to assigned projects.
• Identify process improvements and act as a subject matter expert.
• Engage all key business and technical stakeholders to ensure complete project participation.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, tracking tasks, assignments, and modifications.
• Report project status to executives, document issues, and facilitate resolution.
• Provide performance feedback to project teams.
• Contribute to project management policies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with operational risk controls and internal audit standards.

What You'll Need to Have:

• Prior experience in Wealth and Banking environments.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodology and hands-on SCRUM experience.
• 5–8+ years of technical project management experience across business systems and technical development.
• Experience managing global and distributed project resources.
• Background in computer science to bridge technical and business communication.
• Jira and Confluence expertise.
• Experience in Agile practices and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead project teams, resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and application/system development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Ability to work a hybrid on-site/remote schedule in Buffalo preferred.

Pay Range: $60-$70/hr +

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