Bachelor's Degree in business administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field required
5+ years of project management experience, preferably in banking or financial services
Familiarity with bank-specific regulatory environments and risk frameworks (e.g., Basel III, SOX)
Experience with PPM tools (e.g., Clarity, Planview, Microsoft Project Online, Jira, Smartsheet)
Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
Engage in early phases of the Project Delivery Lifecycle to support project scoping and vendor selection
Develop project charters that align with strategic business goals
Facilitate stakeholder alignment on project objectives and resource needs
Lead large-scale projects from initiation through closure in both business and IT domains
Track project budgets and schedules; resolve risks and issues proactively
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to support multiple project investment portfolios
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and EPMO governance frameworks
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a hybrid role based in Miami Lakes, FL
Access to professional development and continuous improvement opportunities
Involvement in various cross-functional projects with strategic impact
Collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple domains
Fulfillment of compliance and governance in financial services organizations
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid position in Miami Lakes, FL.
JOB SUMMARY
The EPMO Project Manager II plays a critical role in supporting all phases of the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDL), including project scoping, requirements gathering, and vendor selection, design, development, testing, and implementation. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end project management process for assigned projects, ensuring delivery in alignment with bank standards, business objectives, and business priorities. The role supports the successful execution of various projects across the bank by managing project documentation, schedules, risks, budgets, dependencies, and stakeholders. This is a mid-to-senior level role managing complex, cross-functional projects with strategic impact.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Initiation & Planning
Engage in early phases of the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDL) to support project scoping, requirements definition, vendor evaluation, and selection processes.
Develop comprehensive project charters and plans that align with strategic business goals and portfolio priorities.
Facilitate stakeholder alignment on project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.
Anticipate and mitigate risks with proactive problem-solving.
Project Execution & Delivery
Lead and manage large-scale or high-risk projects end-to-end across business and IT domains, from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Ensure adherence to EPMO project management standards, tools, and templates including status reporting, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, and change control processes.
Track project budgets, resource utilization, and schedule adherence; proactively identify and resolve risks and issues.
Manage stakeholders across the organization -- business, IT, risk, compliance, finance, etc. -- to ensure transparency and accountability for project delivery.
Portfolio Support
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and other EPMO teams to support delivery of multiple project investment portfolios.
Provide timely and accurate project status updates and reports for stakeholders and governance committees.
Manage interdependence across projects and escalate cross-project impacts as necessary.
Governance & Compliance
Maintain compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and EPMO governance frameworks.
Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision-making forums ensuring clear communication and documentation.
Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and tools.
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
Identifies and reports suspicious activity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, Project Management, Information Technology or a related field is required.
Experience
5+ years' experience in project management experience, preferably within banking or financial services
Familiarity with bank-specific regulatory environments and risk frameworks (eg, SOX, etc)
Experience supporting vendor selection and contract management preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Certification in PMP, SAFe, or equivalent preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate across business and technology domains.
Deep understanding of project and program governance, methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), and regulatory requirements in financial institutions.
Strong strategic thinking paired with operational execution ability.
Demonstrated emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to lead through ambiguity.
Proven ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups.
Metrics-driven mindset with the ability to link change initiatives to business outcomes.
Additional Information
Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.
About BankUnited
BankUnited, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, with 87 banking centers in 15 counties throughout Florida and six banking centers in the New York metropolitan area. BankUnited, Inc. provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its subsidiaries, BankUnited, N.A. and BankUnited Investment Services, Inc. BankUnited, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida.
