Washington Trust is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our Project Management team located in Westerly, RI. This position will be responsible for managing assigned technical projects within the organization in accordance with the Project Development Life Cycle (PDLC). Projects can include key strategic initiatives, developing new program ideas as well handling BAU processes, strategic process reengineering, and establishment of control procedures. This highly visible position will assist and support the Director of the PMO in executing general PMO duties, as well the development, implementation, and enculturation of the organizational Project Management framework, strategy, policies, process, and procedures. This role requires a unique blend of leadership, technical project management, and business analysis skills.
This position is fully remote but requires the ability to work on-site in Westerly, RI as required. Candidates must be located within RI, CT or MA.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously through the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, assumptions, dependencies, and change control management, in support of the Bank's strategic objectives.
- Build relationships with business lines to understand their functions, needs and opportunities to capture and evaluate their business requirements for projects.
- Serve as the liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into technical language and vice versa.
- Responsible for ensuring all project deliverables are effectively attained (and applicable documentation developed).
- Update and follow policies, user guidelines and best practices.
- Assist business lines with evaluation of vended software solutions and perform gap analyses as required.
- Provide meeting leadership, track issues, perform risk assessments, create and manage project plans.
- Work with business lines to develop test plans and scripts, coordinate test execution and document results.
- Interface with Regulators and Internal Audit as needed
- Assess impacts to overall project deliverables to proactively identify what can take the project off-track.
- Collaborate with business lines and employ problem solving skills to drive issue resolution.
- Analyze business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities, drive operational efficiencies, and support successful solution delivery.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 5 years project management experience (leading projects) preferably in a banking environment.
- In-depth knowledge and proven application of Project Management methodologies and full project lifecycle including documentation standards, risk, issue, assumption, and dependency management and change control processes.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Agile certification, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience with banking platform is a plus.
- Experience leading system conversions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Visio or similar applications.
- Outstanding interpersonal/communication skills (written/verbal) with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Translate technical concepts into clear business language.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex business processes, identify root causes, assess impacts, and interpret data.
Compensation: A good‑faith, reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $145,000, and the actual offer will depend on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. This base salary reflects one component of our competitive compensation package. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time-off, work-life program, and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth. Apply today and find out why we have been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island since 2011!
The Washington Trust Company, and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants as protected by state and/or federal law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading projects
- Knowledge and application of project management methodologies and full project lifecycle practices
- Experience leading system conversions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Visio, or similar applications
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language
- Strong analytical skills, including evaluating business processes, identifying root causes, assessing impacts, and interpreting data
- Project Management Professional, Certified Associate in Project Management, Agile certification, or equivalent certification
- Experience in a banking environment
- Experience with banking platforms
What We Do
The Washington Trust Company is a Rhode Island–headquartered community bank providing a broad range of financial services. Its offerings include commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services. The company serves customers through offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, combining traditional banking products with specialized financial and fiduciary services for individuals and businesses across the region.
