Strategic Project Manager – Financial Services

Associated Credit Union; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Credit Union in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Manager to lead initiatives through the full project lifecycle within our PMO, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget and quality. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and vendors, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear status reporting to leadership while upholding regulatory standards and member-focused outcomes.

This full‑time role reports to the Director of Project Management and requires 3+ years of PM

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience in a financial services, regulated, or similarly complex environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing project schedules, risks, dependencies, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects using approved PMO methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Develop, maintain, and control project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Ensure project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables are clearly defined, approved, and managed through formal change control.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects adhere to organizational governance standards, regulatory requirements, audit expectations, and security controls.
• Facilitate decision-making through structured escalation, issue resolution, and Steering Committee engagement as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate project documentation to support transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Jack Henry Symitar – Episys

Job description

Associated Credit Union in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Manager to lead initiatives through the full project lifecycle within our PMO, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget and quality. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and vendors, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear status reporting to leadership while upholding regulatory standards and member-focused outcomes.

This full‑time role reports to the Director of Project Management and requires 3+ years of PM