Project Manager

FirstBank; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstBank in Lexington, Tennessee is seeking a Project Manager for Enterprise Banking Initiatives to lead strategic projects across multiple business units. The successful candidate will manage projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Ideal applicants will have 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in banking or financial services, and a strong ability to influence stakeholders. The position emphasizes communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Develop and maintain project charters, plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and achievement of project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Banking and financial services

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Project management software

Agile methodologies

Job description

Project Manager (Enterprise Banking Initiatives)

Leads strategic projects and initiatives across multiple business units to ensure successful delivery of business objectives. Works closely with executives, business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders to manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, communications, and implementation activities while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation and closure
• Develop and maintain project charters, plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Facilitate meetings and drive collaboration among business units, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, and subject matter experts
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, decisions, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Coordinate project activities across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and achievement of project objectives
• Support testing, training, communication, and business readiness activities associated with project implementations
• Ensure adherence to project governance standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements
• Partner with internal and external vendors to coordinate project deliverables and implementation activities
• Ensure projects comply with applicable regulatory, risk, audit, and operational requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• 5+ years of experience within banking, financial services, fintech, or a closely related industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization
• Experience developing and managing project plans, schedules, risks, issues, budgets, and executive reporting
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical‑thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Experience managing technology implementations, operational initiatives, or vendor‑supported projects
• PMP, CAPM, Business Analysis, Agile, or related certification
• Experience presenting to and working with executive leadership
• Demonstrated AI fluency with the ability to think critically alongside AI assistants, leveraging AI‑generated insights to accelerate problem‑solving, improving decision quality, and delivering measurable productivity and business outcomes.

FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. FirstBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.