Senior Project Manager

United Community Bank•Greenville, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

United Community is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Project Manager to support and advance our Project Management Office (PMO). In this strategic role, you will partner with cross‑functional teams to lead complex initiatives, support project sponsors and owners, and drive execution excellence across the Bank’s enterprise project portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and proven expertise in managing high‑visibility initiatives with senior‑level stakeholders.

Requirements

PMP certification required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; 4–6 years of relevant experience in banking, professional services, or a related area.
Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), multitasking, and presentation skills.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines through strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand business objectives and develop actionable strategies to support them.
Relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, and support executive‑level initiatives.
Ability to simplify and present complex information to diverse audiences in a user‑friendly manner.
Strong independent judgment and decision‑making capabilities.
Experience leading and motivating teams—including internal and external resources—while holding team members accountable.
Strong creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic execution skills with attention to detail.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Experience negotiating vendor contracts.
Extensive experience with SDLC methodologies, including Agile, SCRUM, and Waterfall.
Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, leadership influence, and professional presence.
Participation in required compliance training, including BSA/AML.
Must pass a background & credit check.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of complex, enterprise‑level strategic projects requiring interaction with senior management.
Provide portfolio‑level oversight across all internal Bank projects and support project sponsors and owners in successful execution.
Assist stakeholders in the development of business cases, project requests, and definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Develop project plans, assign tasks, manage daily work efforts, and ensure accuracy and quality through continuous oversight.
Track key project milestones and adjust resources or plans to meet stakeholder expectations.
Communicate project expectations, risks, and status clearly to team members and business partners.
Proactively identify risks, manage scope changes, and implement contingency plans as needed.
Apply PMO methodology consistently while enforcing project standards and minimizing project risk exposure.
Deliver clear, engaging, and well‑organized presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborate with departments including Accounting, IT, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution success.
Develop and conduct training on PMO processes; promote portfolio management best practices across the Bank.
Create and send system‑generated and customized reporting with analytical insights to program participants.
Support the Project & Change Management Director with reporting and other key PMO activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.