Senior Project Leader – Strategic Initiatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused ERGs

Competitive salaries

Well-being programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Minnesota to lead strategic initiatives across business lines. You will act as a primary liaison for partners, leadership, and vendors, guiding projects from inception through change management with minimal supervision.

The role requires a strong background in project management, excellent analytical judgment, and experience using PPM tools. It offers significant autonomy and collaboration with senior leaders in a diverse environment.

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.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• 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.

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

Risk management

Analytical thinking

PPM tools

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent

Tools

PPM tools

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Minnesota to lead strategic initiatives across business lines. You will act as a primary liaison for partners, leadership, and vendors, guiding projects from inception through change management with minimal supervision.

The role requires a strong background in project management, excellent analytical judgment, and experience using PPM tools. It offers significant autonomy and collaboration with senior leaders in a diverse environment.