Project Manager – Operations, Portfolio Servicing & Transition

About

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager – Operations, Portfolio Servicing & Transition to support a leading financial services organization. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives focused on servicer transitions, operational readiness, and portfolio servicing within a highly regulated environment. This position will be hybrid in McLean, VA (3 days per week onsite).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end servicer transitions including onboarding, migration, and stabilization
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and cross-functional dependencies
• Coordinate stakeholders across Operations, IT, Compliance, Legal, and Vendor teams
• Support data migration, system readiness, and operational handoffs
• Drive process improvements, controls remediation, and operational readiness initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Provide status reporting and executive-level updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of project management experience within financial services or a regulated environment
• Experience managing complex transitions such as servicer/vendor onboarding or operational migrations
• Strong experience with data migration, operational handoffs, and stabilization efforts
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
• Strong risk management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt), or similar certification
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, or third-party risk reviews
• Familiarity with collections, recoveries, loan servicing, or consumer finance operations

Compensation

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 annually (based on experience)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays