IT Project Manager, Merrimack, New Hampshire

Description

Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for an IT Project Manager to work in Merrimack, NH or Smithfield, RI!

The IT Project Manager will support technology projects or delivery teams by partnering closely with engineering, product, and program leaders to drive modern, iterative delivery practices. They will manage planning, dependencies, risks, releases, and status updates while ensuring effective prioritization and successful delivery. They will champion Fidelity leadership behaviors to foster an innovative, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination: Align project scope, objectives, and roadmaps with product, business, and technology strategy; manage multiple low-to-medium complexity projects or a high-visibility initiative, partnering with cross-functional leaders to plan work, identify risks and dependencies, coordinate releases, and maintain clear communication and documentation.
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Execution & Delivery Management: Lead planning and execution events across projects, track and report delivery health using data-driven insights, facilitate trade-off decisions, drive accountability for outcomes, and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and communications to support successful delivery.
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Continuous Improvement & Predictability: Implement and continuously improve delivery processes using data insights, optimize workflows for efficiency and flow, and identify lifecycle improvements to enhance predictability and outcomes.
Technology & Quality Oversight: Enforce engineering excellence by managing quality standards, technical debt, incidents, and change processes. Accountable for effective and integrated release management, ensuring readiness across teams, and clear communication.
Team Leadership & Culture: Motivate and guide teams by fostering a culture of ownership and accountability. Support team formation, training, and continuous improvement through feedback and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of overall work experience and 5 years’ experience working directly to plan and drive technology delivery outcomes, within a team or across multiple teams
Relevant proven experience and training/certification in delivery frameworks and methodologies (project management, iterative delivery, etc.)
Excellent facilitation, planning, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead through influence and drive cross-functional alignment
Strong experience with delivery metrics, forecasting, and capacity planning
Familiarity with scaled delivery practices and enterprise governance
PMP Certification a plus but not required

Key Core Skills

Project Planning & Roadmap Development
Delivery Management
Risk & Dependency Management
Data Driven Process Improvement
Stakeholder Communication & Influence
Performance Monitoring & KPI Management
Change Leadership & Adaptability
Iterative Delivery Frameworks
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Knowledge

The Team

The Fidelity Wealth Technology Planning, Operations & Enablement team makes it possible for the Wealth Delivery ecosystem to thrive by aligning strategy, driving execution, and cultivating team excellence – through integrated capabilities, scalable practices, and a people-first mindset. We ensure strategic execution and generation of insights that guide planning and prioritization for the Technology Delivery Portfolio, aligned to business strategy and customer segmentation, leveraging our core capabilities of Portfolio Enablement, Program Management, and IT Project Management and Delivery Operations. We are focused on building a highly integrated organization, aimed at delivering transformative business value through empowered delivery teams, adaptive practices, and strategic enablement.

Please see the below pay rate range for the work location of Rhode Island only: $58.21-$98.21 per hour.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process.

Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy.

For information about working at Fidelity TalentSource, visit FTSJobs.com.

Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to request an accommodation.