Project Manager

Home Bank • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects across the bank in alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. This role partners with business leaders, IT, compliance, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• 3–7 years of project management experience, preferably in banking or financial services
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Risk-aware and detail-oriented mindset
• Collaborative leadership style
• Ability to translate business needs into actionable project plans

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar certification preferred
• Experience with core banking systems, digital banking platforms, or vendor-led implementations preferred
• Knowledge of banking regulations (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA, BSA/AML) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for initiatives involving technology, operations, compliance, or business transformation
• Develop project charters, detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and external vendors
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to banking regulations, internal controls, data security, and audit requirements
• Track project progress and provide regular status reporting to senior management and stakeholders
• Manage change requests and scope adjustments using established governance processes
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and executive updates
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements
• Support post-implementation reviews and benefits realization tracking

What This Job Offers

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