Project Manager

Forward Bank

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in financial services or banking
  • Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects
  • Strong skills in project planning, organization, and time management
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Keen attention to detail with emphasis on quality execution
  • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all project phases from planning through completion, ensuring targets are met
  • Collaborate with diverse departments including IT, Operations, and external vendors to achieve project goals
  • Identify and mitigate project risks while providing regular updates to leadership
  • Organize project meetings, facilitate decision-making, and maintain communication throughout the project
  • Suggest process enhancements that improve project delivery and efficiency
  • Travel to various branch locations and project sites to oversee planning and execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful initiatives and enhance customer and employee experiences
  • Work in a collaborative environment with leaders across multiple departments
  • Engage in diverse projects ranging from technology implementations to construction
  • Contribute to an enterprise project portfolio, shaping long-term organizational strategy
  • Experience the dynamics of a fast-paced banking environment.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that support our strategic goals and enhance the experience of our customers and employees.

From technology implementations and core system conversions to acquisitions, branch projects, and construction initiatives, you'll collaborate with leaders across the organization to keep complex projects organized, on schedule, and moving forward. This role also includes overseeing the Bank's enterprise project portfolio, ensuring strategic initiatives are aligned, prioritized, and effectively managed across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects from planning through implementation and closeout, ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables are achieved
  • Partner with departments including IT, Operations, Lending, Finance, Compliance, Facilities, and external vendors to drive project success
  • Identify project risks, resolve issues proactively, and provide regular updates to the leadership team
  • Lead project meetings, coordinate decision-making, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
  • Recommend process improvements that strengthen project delivery and organizational efficiency
  • Travel to branch locations and project sites as needed to support project planning, implementation, vendor coordination, and successful project execution.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within financial services or banking
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from start to finish
  • Strong project planning, organization, and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • High attention to detail with a focus on quality and execution
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining focus on results

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