Divestiture Project Manager

A leading commercial bank headquartered in New Jersey, with operations in Ohio, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead a complex divestiture of two business divisions. This critical role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and post-sale integration. The ideal candidate must possess deep expertise in core banking systems (Systematics), structured data migration, and regulatory compliance while managing stakeholder communications at all organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the end-to-end divestiture process, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Manage the migration of Systematics core banking data while maintaining data integrity.
• Oversee handling of structured (core system data) and unstructured data (physical archives, telephony data).
• Work closely with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure adherence to U.S. and foreign banking regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and operations teams to develop workflows for transition tasks.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including timelines, risk mitigation plans, and compliance records.
• Provide regular progress updates and present reports to C-level executives and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in banking, with a strong background in managing divestitures or large-scale projects.
• Deep expertise with Systematics core banking systems and related data management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, particularly those involving foreign bank transactions.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency in data migration and integration, covering both structured and unstructured datasets.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with experience handling complex project timelines and competing priorities.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with SQL, ETL processes, and data migration frameworks.
• Experience managing physical and digital document archives.
• Expertise in integrating and documenting telecommunication data during transitions.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (Requires both onsite presence in the Midwest and remote collaboration).

Location:

Mid-West

Contract Details:

• 12-month consulting contract.
• Competitive rate: $115-$125 per hour.
• Start Date: February 10, 2025.