Sr. Project Manager

Senior Project Manager The UMB Governance organization within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) provides guidance and oversight to IT processes, projects, capacity, and risk management functions to ensure appropriate strategies, policies, and controls are executed effectively and efficiently. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead multiple enterprise projects interacting with cross-functional teams comprised of internal & external technical contributors, IT managers, and various other stakeholders. You will provide project leadership, primarily supporting our Institutional and Private Wealth lines of business. You will serve as the liaison with project sponsors, vendors, and will facilitate continuous communication and manage expectations. You will be expected to coordinate the resolution of complex issues and challenging situations. This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site) for candidates in the Kansas City area and open to qualified remote candidates outside of the Kansas City area but within the US. How you'll spend your time: Managing multiple projects across our core banking and/or payments portfolio. Developing business case for executive review and approval of new projects. Working with project team and stakeholders to establish consensus on project scope, deliverables, and outcomes. Planning, monitoring, adjusting, and communicating the project's schedule. Identifying constraints, risks, and coordinating problem resolution of complex issues. Tracking, measuring, and reporting on project status and progress. Coordinating with IT resource managers and implementation partners to ensure the project has proper staffing during each phase/sprint of the SDLC. Ensuring project methodology, standards, processes, and procedures are followed throughout the life of the project. We're excited to talk with you if: You have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline and at least 8 years of IT project management experience. OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. You have experience with Waterfall or combined Waterfall and Agile project methodologies. You have knowledge and experience in financial services process/workflow including data management, fund servicing, core banking deposit payments, and fraud management. Bonus Points If: You have experience delivering projects with any of these vendors (FIS, ACI, etc). You have a PMP certification. Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship not available for this position. Deadline to apply: January 3, 2026 Compensation Range: $83,200.00 - $178,800.00 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@umb.com to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB.