Fifth Third Bank

Senior Principal Project Manager

Fifth Third Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CincinnatiIllinoisOhioUnited States

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Salary

💰 $96,500 - $207,500 per year

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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