Sr. Project Manager (contract) - BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC : Job Details

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets.We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what is all about.Job Summary:We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a program of high-priority client and vendor connectivity migrations at BNY. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional efforts, working directly with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless connectivity migrations with minimal business disruption.The ideal candidate has deep experience in infrastructure project management, excels in client-facing communication, and thrives under pressure in fast-paced, high-visibility programs.Key Responsibilities:

• Client & Vendor Coordination: Act as the primary liaison with external vendors and clients, ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and driving timely migration of connectivity from legacy DMZ to new environments.
• Program Oversight: Lead a program of interconnected projects focused on infrastructure migration; coordinate timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Work closely with Infrastructure, application owners, and vendor management to resolve technical issues, triage escalations, and maintain forward momentum.
• Migration Planning & Execution: Drive the detailed planning and execution of B2B extranet and DMZ migrations; ensure all connectivity requirements are met across systems.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify project risks and roadblocks; implement resolution plans and escalate appropriately to maintain schedule alignment.
• Team Support: Oversee administrative coordination efforts, supporting team members temporarily assigned to assist with client communications and documentation.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare status updates and program reports for senior stakeholders; provide clear summaries of milestones, risks, and mitigation plans.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project management experience, ideally in infrastructure or client migration programs
• Proven experience coordinating complex technical migrations involving DMZ, B2B extranet connectivity, and enterprise systems
• Strong client-facing skills; capable of managing expectations and navigating complex stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships and driving deliverables across multiple external parties
• Ability to manage project scope, timelines, and resources across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Comfortable working in matrixed enterprise environments and with global cross-functional teams
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (including status reporting and executive presentations)
• Experience managing risks, issues, and escalations in high-stakes delivery environments
• Bachelor's degree required; PMP or similar certification preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Strong understanding of infrastructure environments, particularly DMZ configurations, data center operations, and secure connectivity standards
• Experience leading client/vendor migration initiatives during data center exits or large-scale infrastructure transformations
• Ability to lead project managers or cross-functional contributors in a program-style delivery model
• Previous experience in financial services or another regulated industry
• Experience managing and presenting to executive stakeholders

Why Join Us:This role presents a unique opportunity to drive a mission-critical infrastructure program that will shape the future of BNY's client connectivity model. You'll be at the forefront of a major data center exit, with the ability to influence timelines, contribute to strategic decision-making, and engage with high-profile external stakeholders. If you're a proactive problem solver with strong infrastructure knowledge and a client-first mindset, we encourage you to apply.At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Pay Rate RangeMin Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 76.35 98.5 USD hourlyAdditional NotesApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.Benefits InformationOptional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionProject Management and Information Technology

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