Project Manager, AVP

MUFG Bank, Ltd. • $84K — $145K *

Jersey City, NJ 07305In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

3+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional programs
3+ years of experience in the financial services industry
Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred
Outstanding influencing skills to drive project efforts
Proven track record of managing projects in a highly regulated environment
Commitment to collaboration and team development
Excellent communication skills for engaging with various stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Lead strategic project management and ensure alignment across multiple projects in a complex environment
Develop and implement technical project plans aligned with organizational goals
Manage resources, budgets, and timelines for technology projects
Identify process improvements and implement best practices
Lead risk mitigation efforts through structured problem-solving
Communicate project status and impacts to stakeholders at all levels
Design and adjust milestone plans in response to project changes
Ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Retirement plans
Educational assistance and training programs
Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Candidates should have a passion for technology in financial services, strong strategic command, an engaging executive presence, exceptionally strong written and verbal

communication skills, expertise in relationship-building, and the ability to manage large complex projects with energy and excitement.

Major Responsibilities

Provide strategic project leadership and ensure alignment across multiple concurrent projects within a matrixed, highly complex, and regulated environment.
Develop and implement strategic technical project plans that align with organizational objectives and foster effective cross-functional collaboration.
Oversee the execution of complex technology projects by managing project resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks.
Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities and incorporating best practices.
Proactively lead risk mitigation efforts by resolving issues through structured problem-solving, collaboration, and appropriate escalation.
Clearly communicate project status, risks, and impacts to stakeholders, tailoring messaging to suit different audiences.
Design, develop, and manage milestone plans in a dynamic environment, adjusting to evolving project requirements.
Ensure project initiatives are delivered on time and within budget, while supporting organizational processes in a dynamic environment.
Partner cross-functionally with business and partner groups to provide strategic and tactical thought leadership to effectively deliver against project commitments.
Work with cross-functional teams and influence others to work toward common goals, regardless of resource and time constraints.
Report on project status, risks, issues, and key decisions to stakeholders across the organization; escalate critical concerns as needed.
Track project-related financials, including software, hardware, and resource allocations.
Ensure capital investments related to project delivery are managed efficiently and aligned with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

3+ years of project management experience leading cross functional programs
3+ years of experience working in the financial services industry
Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Exhibit outstanding influencing skills to effectively drive project efforts.
Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent project management in a highly regulated environment, with the ability to quickly establish structure and manage work in a dynamic, complex environment.
Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration by supporting team development and knowledge sharing
Excellent communication and partnership skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders at all levels across the organization, as well as external partners, to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
Ability to understand, communicate, and manage technical details and dependencies of projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $84K - $145K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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