Operations Project Manager

Bank of America•Plano, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! This job is responsible for managing medium to large projects for an operations department or Line of Business. Key responsibilities include determining appropriate test methods, coordinating execution across stakeholders and test groups, managing project scope, planning, and organizing, directing the execution of test plans and scripts, and working closely with management on project impact and direction. Job expectations include acting as the first point of contact for end-to-end project status, project health, mitigation, and timely escalation to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Risk Management
Active Listening
Change Management
Customer and Client Focus
Problem Solving
Process Mapping
Business Case Review
Critical Thinking
Planning
Presentation Skills
Project Management

Responsibilities

Determines testing methods needed for assigned projects, educates resources, partners with all testing teams engaged, and provides reporting for the overall testing throughout the testing process
Manages and directs project parameters, costs, project testing execution, and resource allocation
Partners with operations management on creating project impact and providing direction and guidance to internal teams
Coordinates development of key project deliverables in partnership with various key internal and external business partners
Manages and leads the execution of multiple and often competing priorities to meet deadlines and adhere with policies and procedures
Establishes project status routines and tracks critical path deadlines and overall business measures for success
Leads defect resolution and roadblock clearing efforts to enable successful completion of testing
Creates an inclusive team where members are treated fairly and respectfully.
Demonstrates and expects process knowledge, data driven decisions, simplicity and continuous improvement.
Delivers clear and concise messages that motivate, convey the “why” and connects contributions to business results.
Leads and encourages the identification, escalation and resolution of potential risks.
Knows and develops team members through coaching and feedback.
Manages expenses and demonstrates an owner’s mindset.
Recruits, on-boards and develops talent, and supports talent mobility for career growth.
Delivers results through effective team management, structure, and routines.