Sr Manager, IT Project Manager

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position IT Project Manager Role Overview The IT Project Manager supports one or more technology projects and/or delivery teams, partnering with product, program and engineering/technology leaders to embed modern iterative delivery practices and principles into day-to-day work. Including planning, tracking, and managing project and/or teamwork including dependencies, risks, releases and status updates.​ They are accountable for assessing and determining project prioritization and ensuring project delivery. ​They do so by modeling Fidelity leadership behaviors and adaptive ways of working, help evolve and sustain an innovative, collaborative culture.

Planning and Coordination Align project scope, objectives, and roadmaps aligned with product, business, and technology strategy. ​ Manage multiple projects of low to medium size or complexity, or a single project of high visibility complexity and/or risk.​ Partner with product, program, and technology leaders to create plans, identify risks and dependencies, and release schedules.​ Maintain project documentation and ensure transparency through structured communication channels.  Execution and Delivery Management Lead and manage events to support backlog prioritization, planning, and execution across multiple projects or complex initiatives. ​ Track and report delivery health to stakeholders using leading and lagging indicators ​ Facilitate trade-off discussions using empirical delivery data to ensure milestone achievement. ​ Drive shared accountability for delivery against capacity, quality standards, and business value. ​ Identify, manage, and communicate risks and dependencies. ​ Coordinate internal and external communications and training plans to support project execution. Continuous Improvement and Predictability Implement and refine delivery processes using data insights and historical trends to improve predictability and efficiency. ​ Optimize workflows and work sequencing for continuous delivery and reduced context switching. ​ Identify lifecycle-based strategy updates and improvement opportunities to maximize outcomes.  Technology and 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.

Leadership and 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.  Required Skills and Qualifications Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5-7 years of experience in project or delivery management roles. Experience supporting technology delivery teams in a large enterprise environment. Project & Professional Capabilities Project Planning & Roadmap Development – Ability to define scope, objectives, and timelines aligned with business goals.  Delivery Management – Expertise in managing schedules, resources, and budgets for complex projects.  Risk & Dependency Management – Skill in identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring release readiness.  Data-Driven Process Improvement – Using metrics and trends to optimize delivery predictability and efficiency.  Stakeholder Communication & Influence – Providing transparency and aligning diverse stakeholders.  Performance Monitoring & KPI Management – Tracking delivery health and reporting progress against milestones.  Change Leadership & Adaptability – Driving adoption of modern delivery practices and fostering innovation.  Iterative Delivery Frameworks – Deep understanding of frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SaFE, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.  Software