Business Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the business-side execution of the DEVSIT project—a strategic divestiture involving the sale of 130+ branches and the transition of clients and employees to First Citizen Bank. This high-impact role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive complex work streams to completion under tight timelines.

• Lead the business-side planning and execution of the DEVSIT project, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the offboarding of 750+ commercial clients, including coordination with offshore teams and internal stakeholders.
• Stand up and oversee the client offboarding workstream, ensuring readiness for Labour Weekend transition.
• Collaborate closely with First Citizen Bank and internal teams to ensure seamless migration and product transitions.
• Supervise product analyst activities across Treasury, Payables Revenue (Pay.rev), and Payables Finance (Pay Finance).
• Monitor technical work streams and ensure business-side deliverables are aligned with tech progress and dependencies.
• Navigate ambiguity and funding constraints with flexibility and initiative, driving progress despite limited resources.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Champion a proactive, solution-oriented mindset across the team to ensure successful project completion.

• 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in banking, financial services, or large-scale transformation.
• Mergers and Acquisitions/Divestment project experience.
• Proven track record of leading divestitures, client transitions, or complex operational change programs.
• Strong understanding of commercial banking products, especially Treasury and Payments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with offshore teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal direction.