Bank of America Corporation

Project Manager

Bank of America Corporation • $90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management or operations consulting
  • Strong proficiency in process mapping tools such as Visio
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to map workflows from upstream to downstream
  • Excellent collaboration and strategic thinking skills
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversees defined project tasks, tracks deliverables, and measures progress against KPIs
  • Leads requirements documentation based on identified gaps and required controls
  • Plans and organizes projects using various technology and change management tools
  • Navigates across business lines to facilitate effective decision-making
  • Supports the adoption of change initiatives and assesses risks associated with them
  • Develops and maintains an integrated delivery plan, escalating issues as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Focus on creating an inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Access to various organizational support systems for talent mobility
  • Structured performance feedback and coaching initiatives
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and efficiency in workflows
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for managing cross-functional and/or inter-departmental projects for Line of Business products, processes, functions, and employee readiness. Key responsibilities of the job include partnering with the business to develop a plan to sustain change, evaluating current methods, and developing strategies to implement changes and project improvements. Job expectations include overseeing projects, using appropriate tools to drive project completion, and serving as a secondary point of contact to department managers for critical change initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversees the execution of defined project tasks through tracking of deliverables and their statuses, developing project plans, and measuring progress against ongoing key performance indicators
  • Leads project and/or remediation requirement documentation efforts based on identified gaps and controls needed for sustained performance
  • Plans and organizes projects using appropriate tools and techniques, including Technology platforms used by client facing employees, change management tools, and risk and issue management tools to ensure efficient and effective project completion
  • Navigates across various Lines of Business and partner organizations, including Technology and Risk, leading them to negotiate decision making for efficient and effective resolution
  • Supports the adoption and sustainment of change initiatives and helps assess adoption risks
  • Develops, maintains, and reports on an overall integrated delivery plan, raising any risks, developing a mitigation plan, and escalating issues appropriately to respective stakeholders


Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.
  • Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Creates an inclusive team where members are treated fairly and respectfully.
  • Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates and expects process knowledge, data driven decisions, simplicity and continuous improvement.
  • Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Delivers clear and concise messages that motivate, convey the "why" and connects contributions to business results.
  • Risk Manager: Leads and encourages the identification, escalation and resolution of potential risks.
  • People Manager & Coach: Knows and develops team members through coaching and feedback.
  • Financial Steward: Manages expenses and demonstrates an owner's mindset.
  • Enterprise Talent Leader: Recruits, on-boards and develops talent, and supports talent mobility for career growth.
  • Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results through effective team management, structure, and routines.


LOB Job Description:

This job is responsible for the accurate, consistent, end-to-end capture of current-state operational workflows on behalf of the Horizontal Strategy team within Retail Credit Operations (RCO). Key responsibilities include documenting how data moves through operational processes, from upstream sources through downstream outputs, with full visibility into data provenance, decision points, and exception handling. The Operations Project Consultant functions as a procedural forensic accountant, producing a complete and faithful factual record of how a process operates.

Job expectations include engaging directly with operational subject matter experts to understand their process while remaining resilient to the vocabulary of existing systems, ensuring every workflow is documented to a common standard of syntax and methodology. This role captures the "what" and the "how" of a process with completeness and accuracy, establishing the disciplined, data-focused foundation on which downstream normalization, capability alignment, and horizontal technology design depend. The role offers broad cross-functional exposure across multiple businesses, products, and functions.

Required Qualifications
  • Maps workflows & data from upstream sources through downstream outputs
  • Proficient in Visio or similar process mapping software
  • Proficient with Microsoft products including excel and ppt.
  • Strong collaboration skills and strategic thinking


Skills:
  • Collaboration
  • Controls Management
  • Issue Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
  • Process Management
  • Process Performance Measurement
  • Written Communications
  • Active Listening
  • Drives Engagement
  • Prioritization
  • Process Design
  • Process Mapping


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
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