Enterprise Project Manager II

Position Summary

The Enterprise Project Manager II is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with the bank’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Planning, or assigned supervisor, this role provides governance, structure, and leadership across enterprise-level projects, ensuring consistent application of project management methodologies and successful outcomes.

This position primarily serves as a key liaison between business units, technology teams, risk and compliance partners, and executive stakeholders. In addition, this role will assist with M&A related integrations, including preparation, organization, and facilitation of enterprise-wide integration efforts. The role drives accountability, manages risks, and ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while adhering to regulatory and operational standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of large-scale, enterprise-wide projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Allocate project management tools and resources across initiatives to ensure optimal utilization and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Establish clear expectations, roles, and accountability for project teams.
• Partner with the Director of Enterprise Planning or assigned supervisor to align project portfolios with strategic objectives and organizational priorities.
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies, standards, tools, and governance across all managed projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across all business units, IT, operations, risk, compliance, and external vendors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate critical concerns to leadership as appropriate.

• Provide regular, transparent communication and reporting to stakeholders, including executive leadership, on project health, milestones, and outcomes.
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining project management processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure all initiatives comply with banking regulations, internal policies, audit requirements, and risk management standards.
• Assist the Director of Enterprise Planning with EPMO reporting and process needs.
• Other responsibilities, duties, and tasks as assigned.

Education & Experience

Knowledge of:

• Expertise in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning.

Ability to:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent work experience); MBA preferred
• 4-7+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably within financial services or banking.
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or similar) preferred.
• Proven track record managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency with business and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Smartsheet or equivalent).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.

(Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $127,055/yr)

Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well-being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.

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