The EPMO Project Manager II plays a critical role in supporting all phases of the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDL), including project scoping, requirements gathering, and vendor selection, design, development, testing, and implementation. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end project management process for assigned projects, ensuring delivery in alignment with bank standards, business objectives, and business priorities. The role supports the successful execution of various projects across the bank by managing project documentation, schedules, risks, budgets, dependencies, and stakeholders. This is a mid-to-senior level role managing complex, cross-functional projects with strategic impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Initiation & Planning

Engage in early phases of the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDL) to support project scoping, requirements definition, vendor evaluation, and selection processes.

Develop comprehensive project charters and plans that align with strategic business goals and portfolio priorities.

Facilitate stakeholder alignment on project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.

Anticipate and mitigate risks with proactive problem-solving.

Project Execution & Delivery

Lead and manage large-scale or high-risk projects end-to-end across business and IT domains, from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Ensure adherence to EPMO project management standards, tools, and templates including status reporting, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, and change control processes.

Track project budgets, resource utilization, and schedule adherence; proactively identify and resolve risks and issues.

Manage stakeholders across the organization -- business, IT, risk, compliance, finance, etc. -- to ensure transparency and accountability for project delivery.

Portfolio Support

Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and other EPMO teams to support delivery of multiple project investment portfolios.

Provide timely and accurate project status updates and reports for stakeholders and governance committees.

Manage interdependence across projects and escalate cross-project impacts as necessary.

Governance & Compliance

Maintain compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and EPMO governance frameworks.

Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision-making forums ensuring clear communication and documentation.

Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and tools.

Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).

Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.

Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, Project Management, Information Technology or a related field is required.

Experience

5+ years' experience in project management experience, preferably within banking or financial services

Familiarity with bank-specific regulatory environments and risk frameworks (eg, SOX, etc)

Experience with PPM tools (eg, ServiceNow PPM / SPM Jira, Smartsheet)

Experience supporting vendor selection and contract management preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in PMP, SAFe, or equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate across business and technology domains.

Deep understanding of project and program governance, methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), and regulatory requirements in financial institutions.

Strong strategic thinking paired with operational execution ability.

Demonstrated emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to lead through ambiguity.

Proven ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups.

Metrics-driven mindset with the ability to link change initiatives to business outcomes.

Additional Information

Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.