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Banking Project Manager - (M&A Integration)

Location: Fully Remote – EST hours flexible

Travel: As needed for site visits and key readiness milestones

Contract: Present – July 2026 (possible extension)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with banking integration and operations readiness experience to support a large-scale M&A conversion. The Project Manager will coordinate readiness activities across Technology, Branch Operations, and Site Readiness to ensure colleagues, systems, and back-office functions are fully prepared for integration.

This role partners closely with the Integration Management Office (IMO), Technology, Operations, and Field Leadership teams to execute cutover plans, manage readiness deliverables, and support a seamless colleague transition during merger integration.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Support end-to-end readiness planning and execution for Colleague Tech & Operations Readiness workstreams.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and dependencies within the IMO framework.
• Conduct readiness checkpoints and coordinate cutover logistics across multiple business lines.
• Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) and assist with reporting to leadership.
• Partner with the IMO Program Lead to track progress, escalate blockers, and align on critical path items.
• Partner with Facilities, Real Estate, and IT to ensure branch readiness ahead of conversion.
• Coordinate with field teams to validate signage, branch technology, and ATM/ITM readiness.
• Track status and dependencies related to branch rebranding, infrastructure, and access control.
• Serve as liaison between business and technology teams during integration.
• Support resource planning, readiness reviews, and change control.
• Contribute to executive and IMO reporting to highlight readiness status and key metrics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management within banking, financial services, or enterprise integration.
• Strong background in M&A, operational readiness, or system conversion projects.
• Understanding of branch operations, colleague enablement, and IT readiness activities.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, ServiceNow PPM, or Workday.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with cross-functional coordination experience.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up discipline.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Collaborative communicator with ability to influence across teams.
• Proactive problem solver who thrives in complex integration environments.

Why This Role

This position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in a high-visibility M&A integration, ensuring colleagues, branches, and systems are ready for a seamless transition. You'll gain exposure to executive leadership, enterprise operations, and cross-functional integration management in a major banking transformation.