Senior Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused colleague groups

Competitive salaries and development

Well-being programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Project Manager Senior to lead strategic initiatives, partnering with business leaders, teams, and vendors. You will oversee the full project lifecycle with autonomy and strong analytical judgment.

The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex, high-visibility initiatives within banking.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the successful execution of strategic projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and scope.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive projects through full lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, testing, training, production readiness, and change management.
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple interrelated initiatives based on business value, scope, schedule, and resources.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project team members and junior PMs.

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, teams, and vendors. You will oversee the full project lifecycle with autonomy and strong analytical judgment.

The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex, high-visibility initiatives within banking.