Sr IT Project Manager

SouthState Bank; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager/PMO lead to oversee medium to long-term initiatives with high risk and regulatory oversight. You will coordinate IT Analysts, develop standards, and liaise with stakeholders across the bank. The role requires strong PMBoK knowledge, certifications, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a matrix environment.

Location is on-site in Florida, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of proven Project Manager experience.
• PMP, CSM, or SAFe certifications highly desirable.
• Experience managing IT projects with high/regulatory oversight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of PMBoK and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects with a high to critical level of risk/regulatory oversight.
• Indirectly manage and/or oversee IT Analysts on project tasks.
• Develop, maintain, and updating IT Project Management standards and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to identify, document, and resource requirements.
• Manage projects with high-level of Project Management rigor (PMBoK/industry standards).
• Ensure supporting project collateral is created in adherence to IT Project Management standards and procedures.
• Guide cross-functional project teams through issue and risk management.
• Manage IT technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Oversee multiple projects with medium to long-term horizons with little supervision.
• Oversee daily project activity.
• May use waterfall, agile, Scaled Agile, or a mix of techniques.
• Identify and coordinate mitigation of project risks.
• Identify and coordinate resolution of project issues.
• Escalate program issues to IT PMO leadership as needed.
• Develop and report KPIs to IT PMO and leadership.
• Monitor and report on project status to leadership and bank leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

PMBoK

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional

Communication

MS Office

Agile

ITIL

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

Essential Functions

• Manage IT projects with a high to critical level of risk / regulatory oversight.
• Indirectly manage and/or oversee IT Analysts on project tasks.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and updating of IT Project Management standards and procedure as needed.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to identify, document, and resource requirements.
• Manage projects with high-level of Project Management rigor (i.e., PMBoK/industry standards)
• Responsible to ensure supporting Project Collateral is created in adherence to IT Project Management standards and procedures. This will include the creation of the collateral itself.
• Positively guide and Influence cross-functional project teams through issue and risk management.
• Manage IT technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Manage multiple projects at any given time and time horizon of projects generally range from medium to long term with little to no supervision.
• Oversee daily project activity.
• May use traditional waterfall, agile, Scaled Agile, or a mixture of project management techniques.
• Identify and coordinate the mitigation of project risks.
• Identify and coordinate the resolution of project issues.
• Manage and escalat e program issues to their IT PMO Manager, Director of IT PMO, and IT Leadership as needed.
• Develop and report upon KPIs to IT Program Managers, IT Project Managers, and IT Leadership.
• Monitor and report on project status to IT Program Managers, IT PMO Manager, IT Leadership, and Bank Leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of project management best practices, methodologies, lifecycle.
• Applied knowledge of waterfall and agile project management tools
• Ability to professionally manage self as well as indirectly manage and mentor more junior IT PMO resources.
• A strong self-starter, takes initiative, can easily see the big picture to analyze, summarize, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Experience with data management, data mapping, data modeling, and governance. Keen understanding of risk management & regulatory demands.
• Experience in Information Technology, including medium to high-level of proficiency related to IT terminology, operations, and functions.
• A consummate professional, a polished presence with the ability to work effectively cross-boundaries with key stakeholders and the leadership team.
• Ability to challenge opinions with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborative style with ability to quickly build trust and credibility.
• Need to work effectively in a matrix organization/environment.
• Expert PC skills (Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word)

Qualifications, Education, And Certification Requirements

• Experience: At least ten years of proven Project Manager experience required.
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: PMP, CSM, and/or SAFE certifications are highly desirable.

Training Requirements/Classes

Required annual compliance training; New Employee Orientation; ITIL Foundations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate orally with management co-workers, and non-technical stakeholders is important. Regular use of the telephone, e-mail, and collaboration tools for communication is essential. Standing or sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect project collateral.

Heavy lifting is not expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally is required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines or measuring tools is required.

In accordance with Colorado and Virginia law: Pay for this position is anticipated to be between $101,718.00 - $162,484.00 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education.

While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 09-26-2026, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.