Senior Project Manager/ Business Analyst

Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Houston, is a Texas-based financial services company dedicated to helping families, businesses, and communities thrive. Through its primary subsidiary, Cornerstone Capital Bank, the organization operates a community and business banking franchise alongside a premier national home lending, servicing, and home insurance platform. Guided by a core Mission, Vision, and Convictions statement, Cornerstone operates 17 full-service banking locations across major Texas markets and more than 150 mortgage offices nationwide.

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager/Business Analyst (PM/BA), you will lead and support projects across the enterprise, including Processing, Underwriting, and Loan Operations. This role involves delivering small to large-scale projects through the full lifecycle—from requirements to deployment—using appropriate analytical and project management tools and techniques. You will work cross-functionally and at all levels of the organization to execute projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with CHL’s COO, PMO, Operations Executives, IT Department, Product Management, and SMEs to execute system customization, application upgrades, and process improvement projects, performing both Business Analyst and Project Management roles.
• Lead small to large-scale project teams through the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition through development, testing, and implementation, using a combination of Agile and other methodologies.
• Manage multiple priorities and provide work direction for project teams, including establishing and maintaining supporting work products.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with senior business unit management, business partners, and project sponsors, while communicating effectively with business and development teams, end users, and product managers.
• Participate in change management and process improvement initiatives, providing recommendations to enhance existing procedures, controls, and project delivery methods.
• Perform business analysis, requirements gathering/facilitation, and specification generation for Operations-driven business intelligence and reporting deliverables from CHL’s Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Data Warehousing solutions.
• Collaborate with the PMO and Departmental PM/BAs to develop and deliver training on Project Delivery and Business Analysis to Project Sponsors, Subject Matter Experts, and other key CHL resources, improving the company’s project delivery capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Mortgage Industry.
• 7+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Business analysis and documentation skills, including demonstrated use of common business analysis tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in projects using Agile methodology.
• Strong ability to present statuses, challenges, and recommended solutions effectively.
• Proven ability to engage and manage multiple project initiatives simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with BABOK-based tools and techniques.
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Visio, Lucidchart, JIRA, and Monday.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K retirement plan
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Performance-based bonus opportunities