Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Denver, CO

Do you excel in project management? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where your unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it's time to join Western Union as a Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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This position will be accountable for the project management of key strategic projects and initiatives for the North America Strategic Partnerships team. This position will manage and coordinate all aspects of projects, including identifying goals, objectives and scope and creating a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines and resources required. This position will monitor / evaluate project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, next steps and overall project progress and health. This position will assist with maintenance of project documentation and development of presentations for communication, including both internal and external stakeholders. This position will support the team by attending meetings to document and track action items and next steps, follow-up with team members and ensure deadlines are met for key deliverables for our largest strategic accounts. This position will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of training materials and other documents that outline the roles and responsibilities of the strategics team.

Role Responsibilities

Project management of strategic initiatives and projects, including but not limited to :

Creation and maintenance of project documentation to be leveraged for executive reporting

Regular communication of project status, updates, and key metrics to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment

Coordination and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, finance, marketing, and operations to drive project execution and achieve desired outcomes

Establishment and maintenance relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, team members, vendors, and partners

Execution of post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvement

Attend meetings to granularly track milestones, updates, and action items, assuring deadlines are met, and that any delays or risks are communicated in a timely manner

Development and maintenance of training materials and other documentation

Role Requirements

Minimum of five years of progressive experience managing projects

Experience in a complex retail / consumer financial services organizations preferred

Strong communication skills with ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional project teams.

PMI certification preferred

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https : / / careers.westernunion.com /

Salary

The base salary range is $100,000 - $130,000 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ( https : / / careers.westernunion.com / global-benefits / ).

Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States - Specific Benefits Include

Flexible Time off

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Parental Leave

One day volunteer time off

$0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code - Quarterly

Recognition Program "Game Changers"

Employee Discount Program

Global Adoption Assistance

Global Scholarship Awards Program

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania : Please do not respond to any questions on thisinitialapplication that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials yousubmitduring the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date :

11-14-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.