Project Manager IV

About the role

Growing Regional bank holding company located in Morristown, NJ is in need of a Senior Lending Specialist to join the team! The Project Manager is responsible for assisting and independently managing projects involving implementation/integration/upgrade of vendor technology solutions to meet identified business needs and fit within the overall strategic roadmap of the Bank.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, risk registers, and other key project documentation.
• Coordinate with Technology, Business teams, and third-party vendors to define requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate project status, milestones, and risks to senior leadership.
• Translate business requirements into effective technology solutions and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including analysis, testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Monitor project performance, resource allocation, and portfolio priorities.
• Prepare portfolio reports and support the resolution of project risks, issues, and resource constraints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of progressive PMO experience with a proven track record of successful delivery.
• Graduate degree and banking experience a plus.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional solutions across IT, Banking Operations, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Credit.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and organizational transformation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work evening hours.
• Skilled at collaborating with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance strategic priorities and detailed execution.

Pay

$75-$100 per hour DOE

Schedule

Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM; must be open to working past these hours and be flexible