Senior Technical Project Manager (Retirement Plan Options)
T. Rowe Price
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, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
Role Summary
As a Senior Technology Project Manager at T. Rowe Price, you will drive the planning and execution of diverse, strategic technology projects, products, or programs. Your work will span multiple disciplines within IT and software development, requiring both deep subject matter expertise and strong leadership. In this role, you will guide project teams, resolve challenges, and ensure all objectives and requirements are achieved. You may also employ Agile methodologies and serve as a Scrum Master.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and direction for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex technology initiatives on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
- Oversee and support a portfolio of projects or a small technology program comprising several interconnected projects.
- Manage all aspects of project management, including reporting, planning, risk and issue tracking, scope management, estimation, client engagement, and documentation.
- Coordinate and monitor vendor deliverables and relationships.
- Develop project budgets and statements of work, including justification and planning; define team roles and responsibilities, and ensure accurate financial monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure projects are appropriately staffed, resources are aligned, and maintain ongoing communication with internal stakeholders regarding progress and achievements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively plan and execute sizeable projects.
- Break down complex challenges into actionable tasks, identify hidden relationships and anomalies, and make informed decisions with limited information.
- Continually seek opportunities for process improvement and influence discussions on root cause solutions, trade-offs, and recommended approaches.
- Guide and mentor project team members, offering suggestions to enhance practices and performance.
- Lead teams for specific projects or tasks and perform other related duties as required.
Business Knowledge
- Advanced understanding of Asset Management, FinTech, and domains such as DMS, Corporate, and Investments.
- Familiarity with the product lifecycle within Financial Services, tailored to functional alignment.
- Make decisions with awareness of the broader business strategy and overall firm objectives.
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in project management or related roles.
- Knowledge of operations within the assigned business unit (Distribution, Investments, or Corporate functions).
- Experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary initiatives in complex financial services environments.
- Strong grasp of technology infrastructure, including testing, QA, production, engineering, and Agile methodologies.
- Up-to-date on best-of-class technologies and industry standards.
- Ability to clearly communicate business strategy, technical concepts, and architectural vision to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Skilled at identifying impacts across teams, managing dependencies, and navigating competing priorities.
- Contribute actively to portfolio management, evaluating technology assets for updates, build vs. buy decisions, and capability alignment.
Preferred:
- Experience in Financial Services, ideally Asset Management, with a thorough understanding of Retirement Plan Operations.
- PMP and/or Agile Scrum Management certification
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.
$96,500.00 - $164,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers$105,000.00 - $180,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$120,000.00 - $205,000.00 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