EWS Project Leader II

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The EWS Project Leader II is a departmental subject matter expert responsible for the strategic development and implementation of conceptual work efforts and complex programs comprising multiple related, data-driven streams. The role ensures that work supports Fifth Third Bancorp, EWS, and line-of-business strategic objectives. It leads scope development, risk analysis, sourcing, scheduling, sequencing, and resource coordination, and serves as the primary EWS liaison to internal line-of-business customers and stakeholders. The position requires strong consulting skills and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into concise reports and present strategic outcomes to executives.

The Project Leader builds alliances and collaborates across internal teams, business lines, and external providers to deliver comprehensive, cross-organizational solutions. The role coordinates interrelated projects, oversees program budgets and performance, manages scope changes, communications, issues, risks, and organizational change, and provides matrixed leadership to project participants and third-party service providers. It also presents holistic solutions to senior business leaders and executives.

The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It involves a normal office environment, recurring client-facing work, extended viewing of a CRT screen, and frequent overnight travel. Fifth Third describes comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation, including eligibility for an incentive compensation plan; individual compensation depends on relevant factors such as skills, experience, education, and location.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience consulting and leading cross-functional professional services teams.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional financial, analytical, negotiating, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into concise, user-friendly information packets.
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple initiatives within a program simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong positive relationships on a recurring basis.
• Strong ability to estimate commercial project types and contribute to department savings targets.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including strong stage presence.
• Ability to champion change, respond to changing demands, challenge processes, and encourage acceptance of change.
• Ability to leverage differences and foster an inclusive environment.
• Curiosity to seek best practices and ability to determine their applicability to Fifth Third Bank.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Project, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, with heavy use of Project and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience with construction ways and means, facilities management, and/or corporate real estate.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic alliances within and outside the organization to influence and direct others toward business solutions.
• Interface with internal and external resources to exchange information and bring in best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive solutions.
• Manage and direct third-party resources and teams working on complex, cross-organizational, or strategic programs.
• Integrate EWS teams and Bancorp support groups, including Real Estate Manager, Relationship Managers, Property Portfolio Manager, Design, Sourcing, and Technology, to deliver turnkey solutions within defined initiative parameters.
• Identify key stakeholders, secure their participation, and maintain relationships across multifunctional teams.
• Assess scope and organizational-change impacts throughout program timelines, including implementation, training, and communication.
• Develop project management controls for complex work spanning multiple departments.
• Manage program financial performance and budgets, maintain service and deliverable quality within budget, and verify compliance with corporate financial practices.
• Identify and negotiate schedules and resources needed to meet program objectives.
• Organize and lead program operations using enterprise-approved methodologies.
• Evaluate and report progress using quality, financial, and performance metrics.
• Manage scope changes, communications, issues, risks, and organizational change across related projects.
• Provide matrixed direction and leadership to project participants and establish and communicate objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Lead cross-functional professional teams to accomplish program goals and strategies.
• Manage supplier performance for third-party built-work service providers, including monitoring KPIs and holding providers accountable.
• Ensure adherence to the Communication Plan and Project Playbook.
• Present holistic solutions to senior line-of-business leaders and executives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support employees' and families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with payments based on company, line-of-business, and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior