Senior Project Manager

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading project teams in the Technology & Operations area to accomplish bank-wide objectives involving the implementation of strategic business applications and tools.  The incumbent will coordinate resources for projects that may include Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Systems Administrators, and Technical Engineers while managing to deadlines and budgets.  This position is for an experienced Project Manager who will work with various business lines and third parties to meet the Bank’s objectives. 

WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate, and facilitate initiatives related to the enhancement of the Bank’s core information systems and processes as well as provide strategic, expert advice and consultation on the design and implementation of new technology and business processes across the Bank.
• Participate in the establishment, organization, and implementation of short and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and affect changes required for improvement.
• Develop integrated project plans, manage issues/risks, and establish cost estimates for major, long-term projects.
• Provide information for annual budgets and perform periodic productivity analyses. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.  Experience must include managing projects through the end-to-end project life cycle, from inception through closing. 
• Banking and/or financial services industry experience highly preferred.
• The PMP certification is desired but not a requirement.
• Must have a strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile methods; stakeholder management; budget management, risk management and operations.
• Must have experience must include managing projects through the end-to-end project life cycle, from inception through closing. 
• Must have experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.
• Must have working knowledge of financial software applications; including how these business applications are typically deployed within the corporate technology environment and integrated with third-party systems.
• Prior experience working with Salesforce and/or Mulesoft is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience using Project Management tools. Experience working with Microsoft Project Management tools (Sensei) is a plus.
• Must have a basic understanding of major banking principles, processes, and technologies.
• Must have the ability to create and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Must have the ability to navigate a team through complex issues to build consensus.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and professional written, verbal, and non-verbal communication. 
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and produce high quality project documentation.
• Must have the ability to present effectively to end users and senior managers, to translate business needs into technical solutions, and to analyze and streamline processes.
• Must have demonstrated aptitude for creativity and complex problem-solving.
• Must be able to develop approaches to solve problems and formalize plans to address issues.
• Must have the strong desire to learn, grow, and constantly face new challenges.
• Must be willing to travel as needed within the WSFS Bank footprint in the Greater Philadelphia region.

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.