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Corporate Project Manager
Location: Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, or Tennessee (Hybrid/Remote)
Status: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Why Join First Financial Bank?
As a Corporate Project Manager at First Financial Bank, you’ll turn strategic vision into real-world impact by leading initiatives that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and internal collaboration. You’ll work cross-functionally to manage and execute high-impact projects while supporting innovation and long-term growth. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for solving problems and building structure around ideas, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead strategic projects: Manage and drive cross-departmental initiatives aligned with company goals.
- Define project parameters: Establish project scope, deliverables, success metrics, and resource needs.
- Facilitate kickoff meetings: Launch new projects with clear roles, expectations, and timelines.
- Coordinate cross-functional work: Align internal teams to ensure smooth execution and accountability.
- Monitor project performance: Track milestones, assess risk, and report progress to senior leadership.
- Resolve roadblocks: Identify and address challenges or delays, escalating as needed.
- Document outcomes: Maintain centralized records, charters, updates, and close-out evaluations.
- Measure impact: Build and report on performance metrics tied to strategic and community goals.
- Analyze data: Interpret project and outreach data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
- Champion process improvement: Recommend tools, systems, and workflows to boost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance: Align project execution with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support outreach initiatives: Assist with planning and analysis for financial literacy and engagement efforts.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in financial services project management.
- PMP and/or Agile certifications (Scrum,SAFe) preferred.
- Familiarity with banking operations, compliance, and lending systems.
- Experience leading projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability occasionally to work at various locations within driving distance.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday.
- Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet).
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Financial Perks:401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.
- Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
- A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do.
Who We Are
First Financial Bank is a dynamic financial institution with over $6 billion in assets and a proud history dating back to 1834. With more than 75 banking centers across five states, we are committed to empowering our clients, fostering personal growth, and building community.
Joining First Financial Bank means becoming part of a legacy where your work directly contributes to the stability and growth of the communities we serve. Here, you are more than an employee; you are an essential member of a team dedicated to living out the values of "One First" every day. Be part of a bank that values your contributions and invests in your future!
Ready to Join Us?
Apply now and take the next step in your banking career! We review all applications and will respond promptly.
First Financial Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.