Project Manager

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