Enterprise Project Manager II

About the role

The Enterprise Project Manager II leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with the bank’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Planning, this role provides governance, structure, and leadership across enterprise-level projects, ensuring consistent application of project management methodologies and successful outcomes. The position serves as a key liaison between business units, technology teams, risk and compliance partners, and executive stakeholders, and assists with M&A-related integrations, including preparation, organization, and facilitation of enterprise-wide integration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of large-scale, enterprise-wide projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Allocate project management tools and resources across initiatives to ensure optimal utilization and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Establish clear expectations, roles, and accountability for project teams.
• Partner with the Director of Enterprise Planning to align project portfolios with strategic objectives and organizational priorities.
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies, standards, tools, and governance across all managed projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business units, IT, operations, risk, compliance, and external vendors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate critical concerns to leadership as appropriate.
• Provide regular, transparent communication and reporting to stakeholders, including executive leadership, on project health, milestones, and outcomes.
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining project management processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure all initiatives comply with banking regulations, internal policies, audit requirements, and risk management standards.
• Assist the Director of Enterprise Planning with EPMO reporting and process needs.
• Perform other responsibilities, duties, and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Expertise in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent work experience); MBA preferred.
• 4-7+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably within financial services or banking.
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or similar) preferred.
• Proven track record managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency with business and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Smartsheet or equivalent).

Pay

Base pay range: $90,000 - $127,055 per year. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts