Project Manager Commercial Banking Development Program (“CBDP”)

Citizens Financial Group•Boston, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of the Commercial Banker Development Program, this individual is responsible for the end-to-end execution and day-to-day management of the Commercial Banker Development Program (CBDP) and Commercial Summer Internship Program. This includes oversight of onboarding, training delivery, program operations, stakeholder coordination, and ongoing program enhancements. The role requires cross-functional project management across HR, recruiting, business lines, senior leadership, external vendors, and the Underwriting & Portfolio Management (“U&PM”) Strategy team, partnering to align early career programming with broader Commercial Banking priorities, support strategic initiatives, and ensure programs are responsive to evolving business needs.

Requirements

Candidate should possess a high level of professionalism and motivation.
Effectively communicate within all levels and diverse culture of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to development and career advancement of diverse workforce.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
Expected to be in the office 4-5 days a week.
Travel to Boston may be required during peak program activity.
Bachelor’s Degree required.

Nice To Haves

Credit skills preferred.
Prior credit training preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day operational execution of the CBDP, with contribution to broader planning within area of expertise.
Assist with proactive recruitment strategy, reviewing applicants, selecting candidates for interviews, assisting in final round intern and full time CBDP interviews and ensuring high quality hiring within established time frames in conjunction with Campus Recruiting.
Assist with managing operational support for the business in the region to include business strategy; financial management; improvement activity; program governance, measurement systems & reporting; risk and compliance support, people support and development; project resourcing, and internal program consulting services.
Investigate, document and resolve project deficiencies and follow up to keep projects on schedule and within budgeted cost constraints.
Provide logistical support for key team and business unit wide projects and initiatives.
Maintain and develop knowledge of project management and coordination methodologies, sharing best practices where appropriate to support consistency in approach and/or continuous improvement.
Assist senior management with assigned deliverables as needed.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business so that these contribute both to the effective operation of the business unit as well as the development of the unit business plan.