
Senior Principal Project Manager
Fifth Third Bank
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Cincinnati • Illinois • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $96,500 - $207,500 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Identifies, manages, and drives key process and infrastructure improvements.
- Responsible for successful and on-time delivery of initiatives.
- Represents the business line in key initiatives with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, and other project partners.
- Drives or participates in the design of project scope, project plan, work assignments, target dates, etc.
- Develop skills of the team focused on core project management concepts, process improvement tools, and overall business knowledge.
- Ensure proper resources and tools are available for project tasks.
- Actively manage scope throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop detailed project plans and timelines.
- Monitor issues within projects and assist in resolving conflicts.
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required; comparable work experience considered.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent project/program management certification required.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience leading complex initiatives in banking, financial services, or similarly regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale business transformation projects or programs from planning through execution.
- Proven ability to lead work in a highly matrixed environment, influencing across multiple functions, locations, and stakeholder groups without direct authority.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and clarify priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Highly self‑directed and motivated, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and deliver to target timelines.
- Expert proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for analysis, planning, and executive communication.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprocess improvementbusiness transformationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsscope managementproject planningconflict resolutionnegotiation skillsfacilitation skills
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsself-directedmotivatedability to manage multiple initiativesability to clarify prioritiesability to facilitate discussionsability to influence stakeholdersability to resolve conflicts
Certifications
PMPLean Six Sigma