Project Manager - Enterprise Project Management Office

First Bank•Creve Coeur, MO

About The Position

The Project Manager II (PM II) is responsible for leading moderately complex, cross-functional initiatives while also performing Business Analyst (BA) functions as needed based on business demand. This role bridges strategy, execution, and analysis, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within approved budget, and in compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Operating within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), the PM II applies PMI best practices while collaborating closely with business stakeholders, IT partners, and vendors to translate business needs into actionable solutions that deliver measurable value to the bank.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
5–8 years of progressive experience in project management, with demonstrated exposure to business analysis activities.
Experience delivering projects in a financial services or regulated environment preferred.
Strong working knowledge of PMI standards, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
Demonstrated ability to engage business stakeholders and translate needs into actionable deliverables.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, technology partners, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

PMP® (Project Management Professional) or active pursuit strongly preferred.
CBAP®, CCBA®, or PMI-PBA® a plus.
Agile or hybrid delivery experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery using PMI-aligned methodologies, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closure.
Develop and manage project charters, integrated project plans, schedules, budgets (BAC), forecasts (EAC), risk registers, and status reports.
Monitor project performance using standard metrics (scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality) and escalate issues in accordance with PMO governance.
Manage project financials, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with approved funding.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Facilitate project governance activities, including steering committee updates, decision forums, and change control.
Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and third-party partners to ensure delivery of agreed-upon outcomes.
Ensure projects align with enterprise strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.
Collaborate with stakeholders across banking functions (e.g., lending, deposits, operations, compliance, IT) to elicit, analyze, and document business needs.
Translate business requirements into clear functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, and process models.
Analyze and optimize business processes to identify efficiency improvements and automation opportunities.
Ensure proposed solutions comply with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Partner with technology teams and vendors to ensure solutions meet business, technical, and regulatory expectations.
Support system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT), including defect triage and resolution coordination.
Develop and maintain project and solution documentation, including requirements traceability, process diagrams, and user materials.
Support change management activities, including stakeholder communication, training coordination, and adoption planning.