Banking Project Manager — Delivery & Strategy

First PREMIER Bank; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Wellness program

Volunteer hours

Employee events

Job summary

First PREMIER Bank in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate banking projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring on-time and within-scope results while aligning with strategic goals. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee resources and risks, and maintain stakeholder communication with executives through updates and reports.

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of project management experience in banking or financial services are preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Basic understanding of banking industry and project management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior management, stakeholders, and business units to define project scope and success criteria.
• Develops and manages project plans, timelines, and resource allocations from initiation to post-implementation.
• Coordinates tasks across departments and leads diverse project teams with clear ownership.
• Assesses new project requests for feasibility, alignment, financial justification, and risks.
• Tracks progress, manages risks and issues, and reports to executives and stakeholders.
• Ensures adherence to banking regulations and internal policies, supporting audits.
• Gathers requirements and validates expectations to meet business needs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Banking knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First PREMIER Bank in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate banking projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring on-time and within-scope results while aligning with strategic goals. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee resources and risks, and maintain stakeholder communication with executives through updates and reports.

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of project management experience in banking or financial services are preferred;