A large Midwest regional bank is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within a dynamic and fast-paced banking environment. This role is responsible for driving enterprise projects that support business objectives, operational excellence, and organizational transformation.
The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will bring strong project leadership, stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners across complex banking initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of strategic projects across the organization
- Manage projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation through implementation and closure
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives and quality standards
Project Planning & Governance
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including:
- Scope definition
- Timeline and milestone management
- Budget oversight
- Resource allocation
- Risk and issue management strategies
- Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project controls to support execution discipline
- Oversee quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate internal teams, business stakeholders, third-party contractors, and external consultants to ensure project success
- Facilitate collaboration and communication across cross-functional organizations and delivery teams
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with strategic priorities and delivery objectives
Risk Management & Operational Excellence
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and operational issues proactively
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain delivery timelines and objectives
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project management methodologies, operational processes, and delivery best practices
Documentation & Reporting
- Create and maintain detailed project documentation including:
- Project plans
- Status reports
- Risk assessments
- Governance materials
- Executive updates
- Provide regular project status reporting and executive communications to leadership and stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of project management experience
- Proven track record successfully managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of:
- Project management methodologies
- Delivery governance
- Enterprise project execution best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business requirements
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency with project management software and collaboration platforms
- PMP certification preferred
Technical Skills:
- Experience with project management software and enterprise collaboration tools
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to develop and maintain:
- Project plans
- Status reports
- Risk assessments
- Delivery documentation
- Experience working within:
- Agile methodologies
- Waterfall delivery frameworks
- Hybrid project management environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with enterprise governance, compliance, and operational risk management practices
- Experience supporting enterprise transformation or operational modernization initiatives
- Strong executive stakeholder management and communication capabilities
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across matrixed organizations
Work Arrangement:
Fully Remote
Location:
Remote
Compensation:
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Contract Details:
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Type of Project: Enterprise Project Management
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Work Type: Full-Time
State: United States – Remote