United Community · 2 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
US-SC-Greenville
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $0/yr
4+ years expUnited 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 and drive execution excellence across the Bank’s enterprise project portfolio.
Banking
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
United Community
Since 1950, United Community has been driven to provide best-in-class service as we work to improve the financial well-being of the people and communities we serve.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
DeVan Ard
CEO
J Scott Preston
Division CEO United Community Bank
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