Project Manager

Headquarters 6000 Poplar Ave Ste 300 Memphis, TN 38119, USA

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of strategic projects across various departments within the bank. This role will work closely with cross?functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple bank?wide projects, ensuring they meet business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, outlining timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross?functional teams (IT, legal, compliance, marketing, operations) to ensure all necessary resources and expertise are available for successful project delivery.
• Oversee the day?to?day management of projects, ensuring progress against project timelines and objectives.
• Adjust project plans as necessary to address any challenges or changes in scope and ensure that project deliverables meet agreed?upon quality standards.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including senior leadership, department heads, and external partners, providing updates on project status, risks, and milestones.
• Prepare and present project status reports, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
• Escalate concerns to senior management when necessary to ensure projects stay on track and meet deadlines.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Track resource allocation, ensuring the efficient use of resources across multiple projects.
• Ensure that all projects comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and adhere to the bank's governance framework, ensuring appropriate controls and documentation for project management.
• Drive the continuous improvement of project management processes, identifying and implementing best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability across project teams to ensure high levels of performance and alignment with organizational goals.
  

• Bachelors degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7+ years of experience in project management, ideally within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Monday.com).
• Familiarity with banking operations, BaaS, digital transformation initiatives, and technology?driven projects.
• Experience in managing cross?functional teams and working with external vendors or partners.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulatory considerations in banking.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage cross?functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) required.
• Strong data analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio (process/workflow diagrams).
• Ability to identify challenges early and develop effective solutions to keep projects on track.
• Excellent ability to communicate with and manage expectations of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Ability to navigate shifting priorities in a fast?paced, dynamic environment.
• Focused on delivering results that meet or exceed business goals.
• Ability to share past project plans, deliverables, etc. helpful.
  

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