Project Manager III

Are you ready to join a growing team? CTG is seeking to fill a Project Manager III opening for our client in Buffalo, NY. Location: This position is Buffalo-based and requires being onsite 3 days per week Duration: 12 months Overview: Manages high-priority projects that impact three or more business units or functional areas, or complex projects that span multiple areas. Manages changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using established techniques to maintain project accuracy, facilitate customer acceptance, and align with change management protocols. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and manage high-priority or complex cross-functional projects from initiation to completion. Define and document detailed project requirements, assumptions, and deliverables through stakeholder collaboration. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, cost/budget forecasts, and communication, risk, and resource plans. Communicate project goals, updates, and expectations to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the organization. Monitor project progress using established tools; identify variances and implement corrective actions as needed. Facilitate change control processes and manage project risks proactively. Enhance team performance through leadership, mentoring, and collaboration, building a cohesive and effective project team. Ensure adherence to internal risk, regulatory, and audit standards. Champion a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand. Scope of Responsibilities: Accountable for successful execution of large-scale, strategic projects with significant business impact. Must be familiar with technical and non-technical project objectives and system scope. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Contributes to technical and professional direction within the discipline. May lead matrixed teams and influence key decision-makers across departments. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years proven project management experience, OR A combined minimum of 6 years higher education and/or work experience including at least 4 years of project management experience (or a minimum of 3 years with strong performance). Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software packages. Strong communication skills, including assertiveness and the ability to ask effective, probing questions. Education and Experience Preferred: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) experience is a plus. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact JoAnn Abramo at .... Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.