Operations Project Consultant

Bank of America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America seeks a Project Manager to lead medium to large initiatives, coordinating cross‑functional teams to implement strategic changes. You’ll develop cost estimates, resource plans, and metrics to measure success while liaising with senior management.

The role requires Excel proficiency, Jira familiarity, and a track record in commercial lending or related finance projects. This is an in‑office role with a standard 40‑hour week in Plano, TX.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of Project Management for medium to large projects.
• One year minimum of commercial lending experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes current state processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinates with the business to support defined project tasks and track progress.
• Supports operations management to guide internal teams and project impact.
• Establishes relationships with client stakeholders to communicate updates and escalate issues.
• Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
• Assists with creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
• Leverages business knowledge to support change execution.

Skills

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Written Communications

Decision Making

Influence

Oral Communications

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Data Management

Emotional Intelligence

Risk Management

JIRA knowledge

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for handling medium to large projects for a Line of Business that may be regional or national in scope. Key responsibilities include recommending policy and procedural changes and developing measurement criteria and project plans such as cost and resource estimates. Job expectations include working with senior management to evaluate current methods and develop strategies to implement change and improvements brought about by the project.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes current state processes, existing operations, procedures, and workflows and discovers pain points to develop approaches for potential solutions, including building a business case for improvement recommendations and driving the execution of implementation


• Coordinates with the business to support defined project tasks, tracking deliverables and their statuses, and measuring progress against ongoing success measures


• Supports partnerships with operations management to create project impact and provide direction and guidance to internal teams


• Establishes and maintains relationships with relevant client stakeholders to communicate updates and escalate issues


• Performs risk management activities to minimize project risks


• Assists with creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation


• Leverages business knowledge to identify opportunities for improvement and supports change execution

Minimum Requirements:

• Two + years of Project Management- medium to large projects


• One year minimum of commercial lending experience


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Desired Skill:

• JIRA knowledge

Skills:

• Active Listening


• Attention to Detail


• Collaboration


• Critical Thinking


• Written Communications


• Decision Making


• Influence


• Oral Communications


• Prioritization


• Problem Solving


• Adaptability


• Customer and Client Focus


• Data Management


• Emotional Intelligence


• Risk Management

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40