Project Manager - Operations Program Support

Performance Consulting is a dedicated internal consulting group that is highly visible and a critical component of Consumer and Community Banking Operations.  The team partners with senior business and functional leaders to re-engineer core components of our business, from diagnostic work and designing innovative, streamlined ways of working, to piloting solutions for further scaled execution. We are the driving force behind transformative business initiatives that propel the entire organization towards unparalleled operational excellence. Our mission is to redefine industry standards by optimizing end-to-end processes, elevating the customer experience, and fostering a vibrant culture of continuous improvement. By enhancing employee engagement, mitigating risks, and delivering substantial financial benefits, we are committed to shaping a future where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Project Manager in Performance Consulting, you will be at the forefront of innovating Project and Program Management across Consumer and Community Banking Operations. You will manage complex, high-visibility cross-division programs or projects by developing a plan, analyzing potential risks/benefits, working with your business partners to land on the best solutions, and driving your team through completion. Your efforts will have a significant impact on the business, requiring you to lead teams, manage resources, and ensure successful delivery of project objectives. You will deliver comprehensive solutions that empower excellence in our clients to achieve their strategic goals, leveraging our expertise in innovation, collaboration, and execution to create lasting value and drive organizational success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage fast-paced, complex, cross-functional programs or projects with significant business impact.
• Define key roles and responsibilities and ensure appropriate resources are assigned throughout the program/project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage integrated plans, providing regular progress communications to stakeholders.
• Lead teams to actionable deliverables, resolve issues/risks, and achieve agreement on scope and delivery milestones.
• Establish best practices and innovate approaches to Program and Project Management, building a continuous improvement model.
• Ensure programs and projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant firm-wide guidelines.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited learning institution.
• 5+ years of related Program or Project Management experience.
• Broad project / implementation delivery experience, including understanding of relevant tools, processes, and best practices.
• Experience managing project deliverables, business initiatives, or technology in agile, waterfall, or hybrid methodology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple efforts, resources, and address issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity to ensure successful and timely execution; strategic thinker with proven analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certification and / or demonstrable experience in process improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean Six Sigma), target state design, change management, or data insights / analysis.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to communicate progress and issues to the team and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to inspire/motivate the team and instill confidence and trust within the business, operations, and technology teams.
• Proven leader with the ability to manage programs/projects effectively and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for AI and automation integration within operational workflows, including experience evaluating, implementing, or governing AI-driven solutions to achieve scalable process improvements and strategic objectives