Senior Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead collaborative teams across various functions to effectively execute and implement strategic initiatives.

• Create and oversee project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and scope management.

• Track project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and execute mitigation strategies.

• Advance projects through stages including requirements gathering, design collaboration, testing, training, production readiness, and change management.

• Prioritize and manage multiple interconnected initiatives based on business value, scope, schedule, and resource needs.

• Offer leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project team members and junior project managers.

• Conduct research and analysis to clarify requirements, assess feasibility, and facilitate informed decision-making.

• Collaborate with vendors and third parties throughout the selection process, contract review, and ongoing project execution.

• Adhere to relevant enterprise policies, laws, regulations, and Bank Secrecy Act requirements.

• Report any suspicious activities, customer complaints, procedural violations, and ethical concerns as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or an equivalent blend of education and experience.

• 4-7 years of experience in banking, business, or project management.

• 5-7 years of experience leading projects in a project management capacity.

• Familiarity with project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Proficiency in using Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) tools.

• Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-visibility projects.

• Strong analytical skills across scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.

• Capability to identify risks, dependencies, and resource limitations while developing effective solutions.

• Project Management certification is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with executives and senior stakeholders are preferred.

• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams without direct authority is preferred.

• Experience mentoring junior project managers is preferred.

• Associated Banc-Corp is an active participant in the E-Verify Program.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement savings options, including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

• Paid time off to engage in community volunteer work.

• Opportunities to connect with colleagues through diversity-focused Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries along with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Well-being programs and incentives.

• Parental leave provisions.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Military benefits.

• Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits.