Head of Project Management and Client Services - Remote

Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve. Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors and creative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.

We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.

We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a brighter future.

The SVP, Director of Project Management is responsible for the managing the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Bank and overseeing the effective execution of new project initiatives.

Develop and direct project management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goals

Establish and maintain project management policies and framework used for effective project delivery across the Bank and ensure compliance across several lines of business

Administer training and development for project managers reporting directly to the PMO or embedded with the lines of business

Respond to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinate solutions

Monitor and analyze project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems to propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects

Deliver aggregated project reporting to management and board committees with oversight

Serve as the main point of contact within the organization for employees, regulators, auditors and other relevant authorities on issues related to project management

Produce training plans and provide expert guidance on policy requirements to Bank employees

Maintain a repository of project management records in the Bank

Supervise assigned employees by organizing and monitoring work progress

Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees

Manage performance of employees through development, coaching, and counseling

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required

Strong understanding of the banking and financial services industry

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience $175,000 (entry level qualifications) to $200,000 (highly experienced).

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion. Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity

Operate technology or other office machinery such as printers, scanners, etc.

Communicate clearly verbally and/or in writing with others

For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions

Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!

American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner

Excellence is not a goal,but a standard, reflected in the precision of our work and the quality of our decisions. it must be measured and managed.

We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and ambition - where everyone matters. Innovation: We invest boldly in technology, harnessing innovation not for its own sake but to make banking and lending better, faster, and smarter for our clients, more efficient for our team, and more profitable for our shareholders. Innovation is a continuous investment in new ideas.

Sound Practices: Our foundation rests on prudence, care, integrity, and discipline. We manage credit and business risk with rigor and fundamentals-based judgment, act with transparency, and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable growth and enduring financial strength.

Distinct Value: We focus our energy where we add value. We avoid the commoditized and the ordinary, choosing to compete through insight, specialization, technology and service. We exist to advance our clients’ success and to help them grow. Every client relationship is built on partnership, performance, and purpose.

We allocate capital wisely, execute with precision, and continuously adapt our business model to pursue the most attractive, risk-adjusted returns. We measure success both by current performance and by the durability and quality of the long-term value we build.

Communities and the Environment: We invest in inclusive opportunity and environmental stewardship. Our goal is simple - to do our part build a brighter, more sustainable future for the communities we serve and the world we share.

It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Employment with Forbright Bank is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time.