Project Manager, Change Management, Business Administration

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Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating small to medium‑size business projects while ensuring successful execution throughout the project lifecycle. This role serves as a key liaison among business partners, leadership, project teams, and third‑party vendors, driving projects to completion while balancing scope, timeline, cost, and quality. The Project Manager continues to build expertise in project management and develops a deeper understanding of the business areas they support.

Key

Accountabilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams in the successful execution and implementation of business projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reporting to ensure projects remain on track and stakeholders stay informed.
• Identify, assess, and address project risks, issues, and changing requirements to support successful outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and budgets to achieve project objectives.
• Support all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, design reviews, change management, and production readiness activities.
• Plan and coordinate multiple interrelated tasks and initiatives based on business value, scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Conduct research and analysis to define requirements, evaluate feasibility, and support high‑quality project execution.
• Partner with vendors and third parties throughout selection, contract review, and project delivery processes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2‑4 years of experience in banking, business, or project management.
• Knowledge and exposure to fundamental project management theories, principles, and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful business initiatives while developing your project management expertise and expanding your organizational knowledge. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, build strong business relationships, and contribute to projects that drive business success.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity‑focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well‑being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

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