17th March, 2026
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)
Years of Experience: 7-20
Contract Length: thru 2026, possible extension
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
- 3+ years of Scrum experienceS
- trong oral and written communication
- Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment.
- Ability to oversee code changes, configuration updates, and deployments across diverse systems
- Acting Release Manager
- Corporate Payments
- Develop strategic plans
- Integrations with Vendor Applications
- Internal Stakeholder Engagement
- IT Vendor Management
- Key Stakeholder Relationships
- Portfolio Planning
- Project Management & Business Analysis
Nice To Have
- 3+ years experience in the banking or financial industry.
- 5+ years of product experience OR 5+ years of technical experience
- ability to pick up different platforms quickly
- B2B Payments
- Infrastructure Modernization
- Looker
- Workflow Automation
- Zapier
What You'll Do Job Summary:
Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
- Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document need
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Act as project manager across up to 5 work streams in Commercial Digital
2. Create detailed project plans including critical path milestones and deliverables
3. Facilitate / Participate in status calls, prepare update decks, and emails for varying levels of leadership
4. Track Issues/Risks and escalate accordingly to leadership
5. Manage cross team dependencies
6. Liase between Commercial Digital and external dependent squads
Qualifications:
- Degree in Business Management or other related discipline
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certifications
- Proven working experience in project management
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Preferred Skills: Experience in AI / Worflow automation, i.e. Claude code, Zapier, etc.
What You'll Get SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance provided
- 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
- Paid vacation time
- Paid Bench time
- Training allowance offering
- You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
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