Senior Project Manager CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Strategic Initiatives Office DATE: October 25, 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across the Bank. This role partners closely with business leaders, IT, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved scope, and within budget, while aligning to strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager applies disciplined project management methodologies, provides clear communication and governance, and contributes to the continuous improvement of project management practices across the organization. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, execution, monitoring, and closeout for assigned projects and programs. • Partner with business, IT, Operations, and other key functions or stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and priorities. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, dependencies, milestones, and risk registers using approved project management tools and methodologies. • Manage project risks, issues, and change control, escalating appropriately and recommending mitigation strategies. • Provide regular, accurate project status reporting to sponsors, senior leadership, and governance forums, including impacts to timelines, budget, internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), and information technology general controls (ITGC) where applicable. • Coordinate and manage third-party vendors to ensure deliverables are clearly defined, realistic, and aligned with internal capacity and priorities. • Ensure compliance with project management office (PMO) standards, policies, and governance processes, while supporting ongoing refinement and improvement of those processes. Other Duties • Support portfolio-level planning, prioritization, and reporting activities as requested by PMO leadership. • Mentor and provide informal guidance to project managers and team members, promoting consistent project management practices. • Participate in strategic planning initiatives and special projects as assigned. • Maintain proficiency in applicable project management tools, systems, and software. Skills/Abilities • Ability to exercise independent judgment and strong analytical skills to resolve non-routine business, technical, and operational challenges. • Ability to serve as a role model for effective communication, collaboration, and accountability across matrixed project teams. • Strong project and program management skills, including planning, execution, and governance. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through. • Ability to analyze complex information, identify risks, and develop practical solutions. • Confidence to facilitate meetings and present to stakeholders in virtual and in-person settings. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to matrixed project team members or junior project managers. For Applicants located in Salisbury , Maryland (MD): The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000–$170,000 annualy. For Applicants from all other locations: The salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The ranges listed for Maryland represent the good-faith compensation the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, where applicable. Work Environment This job operates in an office setting, the opportunity to telework is not available. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Office environment with job duties conducted via telephone, face to face meetings, and on the computer. Physical Demands This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open cabinets. This position requires bending, stooping or standing as necessary. Travel Limited local travel may be required for this position. Education and Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. • Minimum of eight years of experience leading complex projects in IT, Operations, or a regulated industry. Preferred: • Project Management Professionalism certification or equivalent project management credential. • Experience in banking or another highly regulated industry. • Demonstrated experience working with enterprise project management methodologies and tools. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.