Third Party Governance – Project Manager

As a Third Party Governance Project Manager Associate, you help drive the execution of key governance and program management initiatives within Consumer & Community Banking. By coordinating projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you support effective supplier risk management and continuous process improvement.

The Associate Project Manager will play a key supporting role in the execution of third-party governance and program management initiatives within the Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) organization. Working closely with Vice Presidents and cross-functional teams, the Associate Project Manager will assist in project coordination, documentation, stakeholder communications, and process improvement efforts to help ensure effective management of third-party supplier risk.

Job responsibilities:

• Project Coordination:
  Support the planning, tracking, and execution of third-party governance and program management projects. Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action items.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Help maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, project plans, and status reports. Assist in preparing regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business resiliency, delivery managers, and supplier executive sponsors, to facilitate project activities and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Process Improvement:
  Contribute to process improvement initiatives by gathering data, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of new procedures and tools.
• Risk & Controls Support:
  Assist in monitoring compliance with third-party risk management standards and control requirements. Help track supplier issues and remediation activities.
• Communication:
  Draft communications, presentations, and updates for project teams and stakeholders. Tailor messaging for different audiences as needed.
• Workshop & Meeting Support:
  Help organize and facilitate workshops, working groups, and feedback sessions to drive consensus and action on project deliverables.
• Technology Adoption:
  Support the adoption of technology solutions for reporting, data collection, and workflow management.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in project management, risk management, or a related field (internships and academic projects count).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

• Experience supporting governance, policy, or training initiatives in a large organization.
• Exposure to third-party risk management or supplier management concepts.
• Experience in legal, regulatory, or operational risk management is a plus.
• Experience with workflow or reporting tools is a plus.