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Commerical Banking Project Manager
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension)
Location: Hybrid – Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Cincinnati, OH; or Detroit, MI
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8am–5pm
Pay: $60/hr
Start Date: Flexible- ASAP
Overview:
This role supports our client’s Commercial Strategy team, driving cross-functional strategic initiatives tied to market expansion, credit improvement, integration support, and process optimization. The team is expanding and looking for a Program Manager who can manage large, high-visibility projects while also supporting the day-to-day execution and coordination of ongoing initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong change management expertise, executive communication experience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure seamless integration and delivery across multiple business lines.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mobilize strategic initiatives across the Commercial Bank
- Facilitate project planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment
- Oversee process improvement and reporting framework initiatives
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and communications across 20–30 projects
- Partner closely with leadership to drive consistency and accountability
- Support strategic and market deployment efforts across key functions
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 years of Project or Program Management experience (large-scale initiatives)
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams in a complex environment
- Strong Change Management expertise (must-have)
- Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; Visio exposure is a nice to have
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Background in Banking or Financial Services highly preferred
- PMP certification a plus, not required
Salary : $60