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Role Summary

The Project Manager Senior is responsible for leading and delivering strategic business initiatives that support organizational goals and drive successful outcomes. This role serves as a key point of contact for business partners, leadership, project teams, and third-party vendors while providing oversight throughout the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage complex initiatives with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the successful execution and implementation of strategic projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and scope to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive projects through the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design collaboration, testing, training, production readiness, and change management.
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple interrelated initiatives based on business value, scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project team members and less-experienced project managers.
• Conduct research and analysis to define requirements, evaluate feasibility, and support informed decision-making.
• Partner with vendors and third parties throughout selection, contract review, and ongoing project execution processes.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-7 years of experience in banking, business, or project management.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• 5-7 years of experience leading projects in a project management role.
• Experience using Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, high-visibility initiatives.
• Strong analytical judgment across scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and develop effective solutions.

Preferred

• Project Management certification.
• Strong executive and senior stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience mentoring less-experienced project managers.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to lead high-impact strategic initiatives that influence business outcomes across the organization. This role offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior leaders, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams while driving meaningful change. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and delivering results, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

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Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$72,450.00 - $124,200.00 per year