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Senior Technology Project Manager
- T. Rowe Price (Owings Mills, MD)
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At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .
Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Technology Project Manager to serve as a servant leader for the Investment Product Experience – Individual Investor team. Project Managers play a vital role in shaping the future of financial services, collaborating closely with technology teams and business partners to create innovative client experiences. This position will lead a key growth initiative focused on enhancing Individual Investor services through the development of a modern, scalable platform that streamlines product distribution, improves user experience, digitizes manual processes, and elevates brokerage services. This strategic effort is foundational for advancing retail brokerage and advice offerings, as well as supporting new partnership opportunities.
As the Senior Technology Project Manager, you will represent the team externally while fostering collaboration and leadership internally. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, guide the team toward high performance, and ensure consistent value delivery. Success in this role requires deep expertise in Agile methodologies and project management, strong knowledge of Lean principles and metrics, and exceptional communication skills to build and maintain partnerships across the organization. In addition, the role demands solid technology skills, including familiarity with modern software development practices, cloud-based platforms, and enterprise tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other Agile delivery solutions. The ability to understand technical architectures and collaborate effectively with engineering teams is critical for driving successful outcomes.
We expect you to be agile, to lead, and to think creatively. In return, you’ll take on challenging work that makes an impact, gain opportunities to learn and grow, and join a collaborative culture that values every perspective—because that’s how we help our clients succeed. This role demands the ability to provide direction through large teams and other managers, partner with executives to execute key business priorities, and balance near-term decisions with long-term strategy. If you are ready to lead with vision and deliver transformative outcomes, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
+ Demonstrates technical expertise to direct and provide guidance for a wide array of activities associated with planning and leading complex technology projects. Complete projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
+ Supports work for more complex projects or a small technology program that is composed of several projects.
+ You will manage and oversee project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management, and other project documentation preparation and turnover to production for technology projects of low to medium complexity.
+ Develops the budget and statement of work, including project justification and plan technology projects. You will be responsible for defining roles and responsibilities within the project team. Responsible for monitoring project financials and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Follows financial standards and processes (e.g., monthly external revenue accruals, procurement, and external payments).
+ Coordinates business SMEs and engineers to ensure project is appropriately staffed and resources are properly aligned and managed. Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.
+ Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute sizable projects.
+ Decomposes the most complex problems into discrete work units.
+ Identifies non-obvious relationships and anomalies often overlooked by others.
+ Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems.
+ Makes sound decisions with limited facts or resources.
+ You will continuously look for process improvements.
+ Leads and helps to influence discussions with the business on multiple options to help solve the root cause, including various trade-offs and recommended approach within a single large-scale business unit.
+ Helps project team members/make suggestions to improve practices.
+ You will lead a small team for specific project(s) or task(s).
+ Other duties as assigned.
Business knowledge
+ Advanced knowledge of Asset Management, FinTech, and/or Investments.
+ Depending on functional alignment, understanding of the life cycle of the product to the client in Financial Services.
+ Understands and makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy.
QualificationsRequired:
+ Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 5+ years of relevant technology project management experience.
+ Agile and Lean Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and Lean metrics to guide teams toward high performance and continuous improvement.
+ Project Management Proficiency: Ability to lead complex technology projects across multiple IT/software disciplines, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
+ Servant Leadership and Facilitation: Skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
+ Risk and Change Management: Competence in managing risks, dependencies, and change processes that impact program objectives.
+ Technical Acumen: Strong ability to translate business needs into technology solutions and provide guidance on complex technical issues.
+ Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage executives, influence decisions, and maintain strong partnerships.
+ Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to evaluate problems, identify root causes, and develop reasoned, innovative solutions.
Preferred:
+ PMP and/or Agile Scrum certifications.
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role. Work Flexibility This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$94,500.00 - $161,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$103,000.00 - $177,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$117,000.00 - $201,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role . Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package . Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources , benefits , and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you .
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
+ Competitive compensation
+ Annual bonus eligibility
+ A generous retirement plan
+ Hybrid work schedule
+ Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
+ Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
+ Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Learn more about our benefits. (https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/careers/benefits.html)
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
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