[Remote] Project Manager III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. They are seeking a Project Manager III to take ownership of projects, ensuring successful completion while maintaining strong client relationships and effective project management skills. The role involves assessing project risks, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and driving improvements in processes and approaches.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership and drives each assigned project to a successful completionAssess and monitor project issues and risks; develops appropriate mitigation plans, coordinates both internal and external resources, escalates per established procedures, to ensure that problems are resolved timely and to the client’s satisfactionSchedule, install, validate and deliver products within scheduled timelines with a high degree of quality and exceptional customer satisfactionMaintain a strong client relationship while working with appropriate Candescent and third-party vendor representatives from project kickoff to go Live dateDemonstrate effective leadership and project management skillsDrive the documentation and proactive communication of project goals, measures of success, plans, status, issues and risks in a timely manner to team members, stakeholders and senior management to assure strategic and project alignment and the timely resolution of issues, risks and roadblocksFacilitate strong, positive, trusting relationships at the financial institutions necessary to understand the customer’s needs and accurately represent the voice and perspective of the financial institutional customer within CandescentSkillfully generate creative solutions to challenging Project and/or client related issues in a timely manner under potentially stressful situationsContinually look for opportunities to improve current processes and approaches and drive the implementation of these changesServes as coach and mentor to Project Managers within Implementation ServicesBe able to support conversion projects during non-business hours or weekendsSkillsBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in project management, particularly in the fintech space3+ years of experience delivering large scale online enterprise software deployment and implementations to or through enterprise customers or partnerships3+ years of project management and/or other related management experience, including the management of technical projectsTravel estimated at 25% to client sites is requiredProven cross-function, end to end Project management skills for customer facing project work where little or no precedent may exist, requiring engagement with and accountability to business & functional group leadersDemonstrated ability to manage technical project with complex data management. Familiarity with basic software systems (front end, back end, interfaces, tables, cache, etc.) and interfacing with third parties (SSOs & APIs)Excellent verbal/written communication and influencing skills as well as effective listening skillsExperience in the use of structured project management methods and tools, and ability to utilize project management best practicesAbility to learn and be able to explain our application functionality, configurations, and, at a high level, our system architecture to customersAbility to quickly learn basic concepts related to the financial services industryAbility to quickly learn new productsStrong problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent organizational skillsPMP Certified or plan to obtainStrong understanding of current technologies such as SAML 2.0 for SSO, Web Service API's, SOAP, ReST, etcFinancial institution/banking experience preferredUnderstanding of PFM applications as a SaaS offeringExperience working with data table cross reference files and data mappingCompany OverviewCandescent is a digital banking platform that offers online banking, account openings, and digital transaction services. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.candescent.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipCandescent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 7 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.