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Project Manager

Provident Financial Services

Woodbridge, NJ
Full Time
Senior
74k-105k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The primary purpose of the project management role is to lead, oversee and manage the successful delivery of one or more projects through the application of defined processes, using tools and techniques, to deliver the agreed upon project scope as quickly as possible, for the least cost, while exceeding customer/client expectations and maintaining acceptable levels of quality and risk. At the Project Manager I level, supervisory oversight will be required until the requisite level of competency is attained. Provident is a successful, highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and New York, committed to enhancing customer and employee experiences and serving the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze project request documents to determine time frame, funding limitations, and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
  • Work with more senior project managers to keep the project portfolio up to date and relevant.
  • Gain proficiency to handle a number of smaller projects with limited assistance.
  • Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, activities, and tasks.
  • Set up meetings, create and distribute agendas, draft meeting minutes, and distribute them promptly.
  • Establish rapport with all project participants to ensure your role is viewed as a value-added necessity.
  • Create project status reports in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings and demonstrate initiative to resolve issues.

Requirements

  • 5 or more years in diverse roles with increasing leadership responsibilities.
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and financial skills.
  • Comfortable in a consultative environment and able to demonstrate tact when required.
  • Adapts well to change.
  • Superior communication skills and ability to work effectively with all organizational levels with some supervision.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Project Management software experience is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Project Management certification.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but at least 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Pay range of $73,600 - $105,100, with variation based on skills, experience, and location.
  • Incentive eligibility based on company, business, and individual performance.
  • Paid time-off (PTO) and holidays.
  • Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
  • Flexible and Health Savings Accounts.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance.
  • Company-sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs.
  • Voluntary benefits such as Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal plans.

Working at Provident Financial Services

Provident Bank values creating a socially and culturally diverse employee base, understanding and appreciating the unique perspectives of a diverse workforce. The company emphasizes putting employees and customers at the center of its strategy, with a focus on culture as a critical differentiator for why people choose to work there.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 7, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary74k-105k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Provident Financial Services

Website

provident.bank

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

Woodbridge, NJ

Industry

Management of Companies and Enterprises

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