Senior Technical Project Manager (Retirement Plan Options)

Requisition Number: 80144

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Role Summary

As a Senior Technology Project Manager at T. Rowe Price, you will drive the planning and execution of diverse, strategic technology projects, products, or programs. Your work will span multiple disciplines within IT and software development, requiring both deep subject matter expertise and strong leadership. In this role, you will guide project teams, resolve challenges, and ensure all objectives and requirements are achieved. You may also employ Agile methodologies and serve as a Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex technology initiatives on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
• Oversee and support a portfolio of projects or a small technology program comprising several interconnected projects.
• Manage all aspects of project management, including reporting, planning, risk and issue tracking, scope management, estimation, client engagement, and documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor vendor deliverables and relationships.
• Develop project budgets and statements of work, including justification and planning; define team roles and responsibilities, and ensure accurate financial monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure projects are appropriately staffed, resources are aligned, and maintain ongoing communication with internal stakeholders regarding progress and achievements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively plan and execute sizeable projects.
• Break down complex challenges into actionable tasks, identify hidden relationships and anomalies, and make informed decisions with limited information.
• Continually seek opportunities for process improvement and influence discussions on root cause solutions, trade-offs, and recommended approaches.
• Guide and mentor project team members, offering suggestions to enhance practices and performance.
• Lead teams for specific projects or tasks and perform other related duties as required.

Business Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of Asset Management, FinTech, and domains such as DMS, Corporate, and Investments.
• Familiarity with the product lifecycle within Financial Services, tailored to functional alignment.
• Make decisions with awareness of the broader business strategy and overall firm objectives.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in project management or related roles.
• Knowledge of operations within the assigned business unit (Distribution, Investments, or Corporate functions).
• Experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary initiatives in complex financial services environments.
• Strong grasp of technology infrastructure, including testing, QA, production, engineering, and Agile methodologies.
• Up-to-date on best-of-class technologies and industry standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate business strategy, technical concepts, and architectural vision to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled at identifying impacts across teams, managing dependencies, and navigating competing priorities.
• Contribute actively to portfolio management, evaluating technology assets for updates, build vs. buy decisions, and capability alignment.

Preferred:

• Experience in Financial Services, ideally Asset Management, with a thorough understanding of Retirement Plan Operations.
• PMP and/or Agile Scrum Management certification

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.

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CountryEEOText_Description: Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including: • Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions • Flexible and remote work opportunities • Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) • Tuition assistance • Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program) Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.