Project Manager

Northern Bank • Full-time • Woburn, MA, US • 3m ago

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
Northern Bank is advancing its enterprise data capabilities to support improved decision‑making, operational efficiency, and responsible innovation. Enterprise Data Management (EDM) operates as a service‑oriented function, partnering across business and technology teams to deliver trusted data, reporting, and emerging data-driven capabilities.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support Enterprise Data Management initiatives across the organization. This role will work closely with the CDO and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate and deliver projects related to data platforms, reporting, automation, and emerging capabilities. The ideal candidate will operate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment, providing structure, clarity, and execution support across multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Serve as a central coordination point for enterprise data and enablement initiatives, supporting delivery across business, Enterprise Data Management, IT, and risk partners.
Apply strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
Operate effectively in a regulated environment, ensuring projects align with governance standards, documentation expectations, and approval processes.
Facilitate clear and consistent communication across stakeholders, including status updates, risks, issues, and dependencies.
Support a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across project teams.
Adapt to evolving technologies, tools, and requirements while maintaining consistent project delivery and execution standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, coordinate, and manage project activities supporting data enablement efforts, including reporting, platform implementation, automation, and workflow improvements.
Partner with the CDO to translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans and delivery roadmaps.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, data analysts, and IT teams to define scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource needs.
Track project progress, milestones, and dependencies, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Identify, document, and manage risks, issues, and changes, escalating as appropriate to maintain project momentum.
Facilitate requirements discussions, working sessions, and project meetings to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
Maintain project documentation, including plans, status reports, meeting notes, and decision logs.
Support value tracking and reporting by coordinating with stakeholders to measure adoption, outcomes, and effectiveness of delivered solutions.
Ensure consistency in project execution practices across multiple initiatives within Enterprise Data Management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within data, analytics, or technology-related initiatives.
Experience working in banking or financial services, with an understanding of regulatory and data control environments preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, with experience facilitating meetings, coordinating stakeholders, and providing clear status updates.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including business, IT, and analytics resources.
Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.

NICE TO HAVES (OR THINGS YOU’LL GET TO LEARN):

Experience supporting data platform or reporting initiatives (e.g., Power BI, data warehousing, or cloud-based tools).
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Exposure to data governance, reporting standards, or analytics programs.
Experience working with enterprise data teams or data initiatives.
Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, or similar).

The annual base salary range for the Project Manager position is $78,000 - $110,000 per year

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