Project Manager II

Project Manager IIAtlanta, Georgia or Birmingham, AL (hybrid- onsite 4 days per week)6-8- month contract to hirePay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00per hr.Our client is hiring a Project Manager II that will drive key projects across the Commercial Banking Group (CBG), working with cross-functional teams to execute initiatives on time and within scope. This role is primarily focused on project execution and coordination, not hands-on technical work, and will leverage subject matter experts (SMEs) for detailed technical tasks. The PM will manage multiple projects, including large-scale initiatives such as Treasury Management and AI platform implementation (Seismic), ensuring plans are developed, dependencies are tracked, and outcomes are delivered efficiently.Primary ResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain project plans from scratch in PlanView, including decomposition of tasks and milestone tracking.Work directly with project teams and SMEs to gather tasks, assign responsibilities, and define deliverables.Track and manage dependencies, prerequisites, and cross-team coordination to ensure cohesive project execution.Collaborate with business and technology teams, including AD groups using Jira, to align technology execution with overall project plans.Maintain visibility into project progress, risks, and issues, providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.Support multiple concurrent projects, including:Treasury Management Projects (primarily stakeholders in Birmingham, 12–20 team members, not fully dedicated)AI Platform Deployment (Seismic) (primarily stakeholders in Atlanta, cross-business group rollout)Required Skills:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related degree5 years of project management experience, ideally in commercial banking or treasury management.Strong experience in large-scale project coordination, including working with cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to manage complex project dependencies and milestones.Proficiency in project management tools (PlanView preferred, but other PPM tools like Clarity acceptable).Experience with both Waterfall iterative projects and Agile execution frameworks.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to navigate both business and technical teams.Experience implementing or integrating third-party software solutions (e.g., Seismic) with internal platforms.Exposure to AI-enabled platforms or technology rollout projects.Familiarity with Jira for technology team coordination.