Senior Project Leader – High-Impact Initiatives

Associated Bank; Minnesota; On-site; USD 72,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings incl. 401(k) and P—

Paid time off to volunteer

Colleague Resource Groups

Competitive salaries with professional

an employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Well-being programs and incentives

Parental leave

Personal banking, loan, investment and

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Project Manager Senior to lead strategic initiatives, partnering with business leaders and vendors across the full project lifecycle. The role emphasizes autonomy, strong leadership, and the ability to drive high-visibility programs to successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring robust project management skills, analytical judgment, and a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-7 years of experience in banking, business, or project management.
• 5-7 years of experience leading projects in a project management role.
• Experience using Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, high-visibility initiatives.
• Strong analytical judgment across scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the successful execution and implementation of strategic projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and scope to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive projects through the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design collaboration, testing, training, production readiness, and change management.
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple interrelated initiatives based on business value, scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project team members and less-experienced project managers.
• Conduct research and analysis to define requirements, evaluate feasibility, and support informed decision-making.
• Partner with vendors and third parties throughout selection, contract review, and ongoing project execution processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent

Tools

PPM tools

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Project Manager Senior to lead strategic initiatives, partnering with business leaders and vendors across the full project lifecycle. The role emphasizes autonomy, strong leadership, and the ability to drive high-visibility programs to successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring robust project management skills, analytical judgment, and a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget.