Project Manager

German American; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Service awards

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Discounts

Free checking

Job summary

German American seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-impact strategic initiatives. You will own the project life cycle, build plans, align resources, and partner with teams and vendors to drive results and business outcomes.

Travel up to 50% is required, with strong focus on stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration across banking processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, finance, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in project management or coordination.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, scope, and stakeholder comms.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the project life cycle from planning to execution.
• Build detailed project plans, align resources, and manage timelines and budgets.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors, keeping stakeholders informed.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

MS Office & SharePoint

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Technology/Finance/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

We’re looking for a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-impact strategic initiatives across our organization. If you thrive on aligning people and processes and enjoy delivering projects that drive real business outcomes, this could be the perfect fit.

A Day in the Life:

You’ll own the project life cycle—building detailed project plans, aligning resources, managing timelines and budgets, and driving results. You’ll partner with internal teams and third-party vendors, keeping stakeholders informed every step of the way. This is an exciting role that allows you to learn key processes and technology systems in all areas of Heartland Bank while positively impacting project success and employee moral.

Travel Required: Up to 50% depending on your location in the Heartland Bank footprint.

What it Takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, scope, and stakeholder communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams.

Bonus Points:

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of financial systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

What we can offer you

• 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness benefits
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Service awards
• Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
• National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
• Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services

This position is available at the following locations:

• 1311 W 12th Ave, Jasper, IN 47546
• 430 North Hamilton Road, Whitehall, OH 43213

About Us:

Heartland Bank, a Division of German American Bank, and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making our Company special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.

German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.

German American is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Acquisition team at 812-482-0717 or [e-mail].

All employees at German Americanare responsible for adhering to compliance laws, regulations, and established Bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering.