Lead Project Manager

About the role

Responsible for the overall program management, which includes strategy, project management, and negotiations with multiple key partners and stakeholders. This role covers liquidity strategy, talent acquisition, program management, process management, and completion of strategic initiatives. You will act as the business manager and key contact for the Head of Commercial Deposits, supporting change management activities related to the continuous improvement of business operations within Commercial Banking.

Responsibilities

• Project Management specific to new business initiatives, liquidity management, program management, deposit strategy, and fee generation
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of business management tasks such as on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, asset management, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Work with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) on occupancy and floor planning
• Coordinate across Global Risk Management (GRM) on cross-team requests and deliverables
• Execute Yearly Plan and Forecasting: review, analyze, investigate, and define the budget for the organization
• Participate in tracking and follow-up of outstanding financial queries
• Prepare Monthly Financial Reporting
• Ensure consistent execution of day-to-day operations and administrative functions
• Identify and execute cost savings and efficiencies
• Serve as the key contact for GRM’s strategic management of current and forecasted corporate real estate (CRE) requirements on a global portfolio basis, collaborating with GRM and functional partners
• Coordinate Enterprise Risk events such as town halls and leadership meetings
• Work with Finance and HR to provide management reporting supporting HR and financial impacts for Enterprise Risk (Resources Report, Operating Results, and Expense Reports)
• Plan and develop agendas for bi-weekly Enterprise Risk Senior Management Meetings, coordinate action items, and work with subject matter experts for educational presentations
• Support cost management and optimization initiatives (Technology, Spend, CRE, Telecom)
• Conduct spend analysis and drive process improvements for overall GRM business operations (e.g., procurement)
• Serve as the key contact for BCP activities and approvals to ensure GRM has appropriate BCP coverage and processes
• Implement and monitor GRM’s Compliance and privacy programs, including monitored employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy development, project management, and working with senior leaders

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance
• Excellent project and program planning and managerial skills
• Extensive industry and business knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to capture and critically evaluate gaps, regulatory requirements, and translate them into working solutions
• Ability to influence, prioritize, and get work done through others
• Ability to set and develop strategic goals and techniques for a program and effectively communicate them to all team members
• Proactive work style used to consistently communicate project status, issues, and completion plans
• Strong expertise in MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Visio

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and experience within Enterprise Policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (available the first of the month following start date)
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits, including vacation, sick, and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits, including fertility benefits and cancer, diabetes, and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Pay

Starting base salary: $101,231 - $172,355 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.