Project Manager III

BOK Financial Corporation; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager III at BOKF oversees coordination and status reporting for large IT projects, establishing project management processes to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality across the enterprise.

This role partners with senior management and stakeholders, mentors teams, and drives continuous improvement in project governance within a secure, data-driven banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related IT field with 7–10 years of IT project management experience.
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience in financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project proposals to define timelines, budget limits, technical scope, and objectives.
• Build project plans outlining procedures, staffing, and phase coordination.
• Manage budgets and track expenses, dependencies, and critical path activities.
• Partner with stakeholders, internal teams, and vendors to align expectations and clarify requirements.
• Monitor progress through status reports, adjust plans as needed, and support testing and QA.
• Lead project execution by guiding teams and translating business needs into system design.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Job description

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Location: Tulsa -TUL

Areas of Interest: Project Management

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 10/01/2026

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

The IT department at BOKF drives the bank’s cutting-edge technology infrastructure and prioritizes seamless and secure digital operations. From supporting robust data centers to safeguarding sensitive financial data, we are always at the forefront of innovation, implementing the latest technologies to elevate banking services. Our dedicated teams provide strategic and comprehensive support, meeting the ever-changing needs of both clients and employees across the entire enterprise.

Job Description

The Project Manager III is responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented work efforts and establishing and implementing project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations. This position is also responsible for tracking key project milestones and assisting Program Manager(s) in partnering with senior management of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. This position manages multiple large, complex projects with greater impact to the enterprise.

Team Culture

Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. We work closely together, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and sharing our expertise to solve complex problems efficiently. By encouraging creativity and adaptability, we experiment with new tools and methodologies, fostering a dynamic and tech-forward work environment. Additionally, we focus on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring everyone feels valued and motivated to excel.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will review project proposals to define timelines, budget limits, technical scope, and objectives.
• You will build project plans by outlining procedures, assigning staff, and coordinating each phase of work.
• You will manage budgets and track expenses while accounting for dependencies and critical path activities.
• You will partner with stakeholders, internal teams, and vendors to align expectations and clarify requirements.
• You will monitor progress through status reports, adjust plans as needed, and support testing and quality assurance.
• You will lead project execution by guiding teams, solving problems, and translating business needs into system design.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field of study with an IT focus and 7-10 years of directly related experience in Information Technology project management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in financial services industry is preferred. Preference: PMP (Project Management Professional).

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques
• In-depth knowledge of plan development and execution, scope planning, schedule development, cost estimating, budgeting, and control, quality planning assurance, organizational planning, communications planning, risk identification and risk response control
• Extensive knowledge of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and deployment management
• Thorough knowledge of utilizing business applications for competitive advantage
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of business needs
• Thorough knowledge of analysis, design, and implementation experience with technologies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency in hardware and systems software
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage client expectations
• Ability to develop and deliver projects using leading-edge technology
• Ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels
• Ability to multi-task

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees.With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career!
The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.

Investing in our talent and building a great workplace is a top priority for us.

For more than a century, BOK Financial Corporation has helped fuel the success of clients and communities. Since our humble beginnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we’ve grown into a diversified financial services company that serves consumers, small businesses and international corporations—and everything in between.

Facts:

• Operations focused in an eight-state footprint
• 5,000 team members
• $53.2 billion in assets*
• $129.3 billion in assets under management and administration*
• $9.3 million donated to local nonprofits in 2025
• 56,000 volunteer hours by our employees in 2025

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma
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