Project Manager (On-site)

Centreville Bank•West Warwick, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading medium-to large-scale projects across banking functions, including core banking systems, online banking platforms, digital, and expansion/ renovation projects. Projects may vary in scope and budget, requiring strong planning, coordination, and execution skills. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Project Management and will be expected to communicate issues, risks, and escalations proactively. The Project Manager must demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, with the ability to identify potential issues before they arise and take ownership of driving solutions forward. Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver banking-related and business initiatives. Manage multiple concurrent projects across different domains such as core banking, digital banking, and support branch expansion and renovation projects. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets. Provide regular progress reports to manager including escalation management to address critical issues promptly and ensure timely resolution. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and milestone reviews with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with vendors, IT teams, marketing, compliance, operations, and other business units. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment, adjusting plans and priorities as needed to meet organizational goals. Draft communications for project updates, committee summaries, and bank wide communication. Ensure all project documentation and processes comply with banking regulations and internal policies. Support audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries promptly. Provide interim leadership for the VP during absences, ensuring continuity of critical project activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field.
3 - 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
Proven experience managing initiatives in a matrixed environment or as a team lead across multiple workstreams.
Strong understanding of banking operations, digital platforms, and technologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Strong written communication skills
Other assigned responsibilities as needed by the business

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of banking regulations
Experience working with third-party vendors
Knowledge of Visio and Planner
Experience with governance frameworks and escalation protocols.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver banking-related and business initiatives.
Manage multiple concurrent projects across different domains such as core banking, digital banking, and support branch expansion and renovation projects.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Provide regular progress reports to manager including escalation management to address critical issues promptly and ensure timely resolution.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and milestone reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with vendors, IT teams, marketing, compliance, operations, and other business units.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment, adjusting plans and priorities as needed to meet organizational goals.
Draft communications for project updates, committee summaries, and bank wide communication.
Ensure all project documentation and processes comply with banking regulations and internal policies.
Support audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries promptly.
Provide interim leadership for the VP during absences, ensuring continuity of critical project activities.