Senior Project Manager

At Axiom Bank, we encourage you to aim for the sky and leverage your expertise and passion to excel. We are a growing, dynamic organization – this is an exciting time to get on board!

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 4% Match on our 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 100% Company Paid Life, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

We believe in the value of promoting a healthy work/life balance and are committed to recognizing the role everyone plays in our ongoing success.

The Project Manager plays a key role in driving process improvement, banking systems transformation, and organizational change across the bank. This position partners with teams across all departments to evaluate current processes, lead large-scale system initiatives, recommend improvements, develop documentation, and support the implementation of new policies, procedures, controls, and enabling technologies.

The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership skills, deep knowledge of banking systems, experience leading large-scale multi-phase transformation efforts, and a business-focused mindset with a passion for continual improvement.

• Lead and support large-scale bank system and core transformation initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met
• Prioritize work effectively across concurrent initiatives and coordinate activities with cross-functional teams during multi-phase banking system transformation efforts
• Monitor project health, budget, resource capacity, and dependencies to ensure project completion within established parameters
• Track progress, communicate updates, and drive initiatives to successful completion
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, project status meetings, and SME discussions to ensure appropriate levels of communication

• Assess existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement improvements to business processes
• Support the creation of standardized workflows, operating procedures, and internal controls.

• Develop clear, concise project documentation, knowledge base materials, and supporting project artifacts
• Prepare written communication, including process maps, procedure manuals, and PowerPoint presentations
• Maintain documentation to ensure alignment with current policies and regulatory expectations

• Partner with executives, leaders, managers, and subject-matter experts across the bank to support change management
• Participate in project teams and focus groups, to gather feedback, understand needs, and support solution development
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and influence decision-making through sound recommendations

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, tools, and process improvement methods
• Recommend and support adoption of modern solutions that enhance business performance

• Standard office environment with regular seated work
• Full-time, Monday through Friday onsite, remote or hybrid
• Occasional evenings, weekends, or flexibility in schedule or location may be required depending on business needs

• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• PMP or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

• 10+ years of progressive experience within a financial services institution, with strong expertise in banking systems, process improvement, loan administration, or operations
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including prior involvement in large-scale, multi-phase bank system transformation initiatives; experience with core banking platforms strongly preferred

• Highly adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive timely results
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A…