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How much do banking project management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for banking project management in the United States is $102,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Banking Project Management job?

A Banking Project Management job involves overseeing financial projects within a bank, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Professionals in this role coordinate between various teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance with banking regulations. They handle initiatives like system upgrades, regulatory implementations, and process improvements. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Banking Project Management position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Banking Project Management, you need expertise in project planning, risk management, and a strong background in banking or financial services, often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as PMP or Prince2. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project or JIRA, as well as knowledge of banking regulations and core banking systems, is highly valuable. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies are essential for navigating complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering successful outcomes that align with business objectives.

What are some of the main challenges faced in Banking Project Management roles?

Banking Project Managers often navigate complex regulations, tight deadlines, and the coordination of multiple stakeholders across departments. Balancing evolving compliance requirements with competing project priorities can be challenging, as can managing project risks in a highly regulated environment. Effective communication and adaptability are crucial for aligning teams and responding to unexpected issues. Those who succeed are typically skilled at both seeing the big picture and managing detailed tasks, making the role both dynamic and rewarding for individuals who enjoy problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
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Infographic showing various Banking Project Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 89% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,682 per year, or $49.4 per hour.
SVP, Director of Project Management

SVP, Director of Project Management

Forbright Bank

Chevy Chase, MD โ€ข On-site, Remote

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:ย ย Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter futureย for our clients and the communities we serve.ย Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors andย creative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.ย 
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COMPANY CULTURE:ย ย 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.
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COMPANY MISSION:ย ย We are a mission-driven institution. 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.ย 

JOB SUMMARY: 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.ย 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and direct project management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goalsย 

  • Establish andย maintainย project management policies and framework used for effective project delivery across the Bank and ensure compliance across several lines of businessย 

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

  • Respond to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinate solutionsย 

  • Monitor and analyze project metrics toย identifyย weaknesses or problems to propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projectsย 

  • Deliver aggregated project reporting to management and board committees with oversightย 

  • Serve as the main point of contact within the organization for employees, regulators,ย auditorsย and other relevant authorities on issues related to project managementย ย 

  • Produce training plans andย provideย expert guidance on policy requirements to Bank employeesย 

  • Maintain a repository of project management records in the Bankย 

  • Perform other duties as assignedย 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Superviseย assigned employees by organizing and monitoring work progressย 

  • Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employeesย 

  • Manage performance of employees through development, coaching, and counselingย 

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate's Degreeย required;ย Bachelor's Degreeย preferredย 

  • Minimum 12 years of directly relevant experienceย 

  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experienceย requiredย 

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationย requiredย 

  • Strong understanding of the banking and financial services industryย 

  • Proficiencyย with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)ย ย ย 

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsย ย ย 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detailย ย ย ย 

  • Outstanding problem-solving and time management skillsย ย ย 

  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-orientedย ย 

  • Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environmentย ย ย 

  • Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approachย 

$175,000 - $200,000 a year
The pay range for this position is above. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience $175,000 (entry level qualifications) to $200,000 (highly experienced).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are capable of performing their job position. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion. The functions described below are representative of those to successfully perform duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for extended periods of time to:
Remain in a stationary position
Use hands and fingersย 
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
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES: 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.ย 
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PERKS/BENEFITS:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
4 weeks PTO
401k + company match
Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
Remote or hybrid (4 days per week in-office) work schedules for most positions
Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner
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CORE PRINCIPLES:
Excellence: Excellence is not a goal,ย but aย standard, reflected in theย precisionย of our work and the quality of our decisions. Excellence is a discipline that compounds over time and creates lasting value; it must be measured and managed.ย 
People: Our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and ambition - where everyone matters. We celebrate collaboration and teamwork and prize loyalty - to one another, the company, our mission, and values.ย ย ย 
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.ย ย By combining human insight with technological excellence, we strengthen our ability to serve, to adapt, and to succeed in a changing world.ย ย Innovation is a continuous investment inย new ideas.ย 
Sound Practices: Our foundation rests on prudence, care, integrity, and discipline.ย 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.ย ย ย 
Distinct Value: Weย focusย our energy where we add value. We avoidย the commoditizedย andย the ordinary, choosing to compete through insight, specialization,ย technologyย and service.ย By concentrating on areas whereย expertiseย matters and relationships endure, we create differentiation that is defensible and lasting.ย 
Clients: We exist to advance our clients' success and to help them grow.ย We listen deeply, think creatively, and deliver solutions that solve problems, driveย impactย and add value.ย Every client relationship is built on partnership, performance, and purpose.ย 
Shareholders: We are committed to creating exceptional value for our shareholders.ย We invest for the long term and view our shareholders as partners - not observers - in value creation. Weย allocateย capital wisely, execute with precision, and continuously adapt our business model to pursue the most attractive, risk-adjusted returns. We work to make rational decisions, avoid unnecessary complexity,ย maintainย strong liquidity and capital, and communicate with clarity and honesty.ย We measure success both by current performance and by the durability and quality of the long-term value we build.ย ย 
Communities and the Environment: We believe prosperity and responsibility go hand in hand.ย We invest in inclusiveย opportunityย and environmental stewardship.ย Our goal is simple - to do our part build a brighter, more sustainable future for the communities we serve and the world we share.ย 
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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.
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Employment with Forbright Bank is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time.
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