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Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $102,500.00 - $139,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to lead cross functional projects, initiatives and processes within Commercial Payments targeted at increasing leverage within the organization.

Essential Functions

+ Support transformation projects within the organization

+ Define and create complex projects to provide repeatable processes, tools, and frameworks to meet Commercial Payments Blue Chip priorities

+ Support line of business teams to drive key projects across the organization to create templates and consistent ways of operating across each line of business

+ Work closely with senior management regarding prioritization of projects within their business line and across the department

+ Operate as a liaison for departments outside of Commercial Payments to articulate strategies, priorities and represent the focus of resources

+ Collaborate with other Project Management leads, senior management, and other project management offices in developing and reviewing project management methodologies

+ Coordinate across cross-functional teams and drive repeatable processes

+ Define initiatives, project scope, develop business requirements, and assess resource availability (planning)

+ Perform tasks necessary to complete projects (analysis/implementation) and remove impediments as needed

+ Develops project documentation, monitor project cost vs. budget, measure return on investment, and communicate change across broader team

+ Management of Project Managers and Business Analyst members enabling them to meet project objectives.

+ Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and manage department workflow with guidance on departmental projects/issues, and provide coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs

+ Perform all necessary management functions, including hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations and disciplinary action as required

+ Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members effectively

+ Support budget management, planning and expenditure

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

+ Strong knowledge of the project management field, including knowledge of best practices

+ Strong knowledge of the sales and payments industry, including knowledge of best practices

+ Ability to manage software implementation and/or development projects

+ Excellent problem solving skills, with ability to understand technical aspects to guide and assist project team

+ Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to apply discretion and sound judgement to efficiently and effectively solve problems

+ Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the business

+ Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members and foster a positive team environment that gives way to collaboration and unified goals

+ Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts both verbally and in writing

+ Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

+ Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

+ 8+ years project management, process improvement, and/or sales experience required

+ 5+ years leadership/supervisory experience required

+ Experience leading Agile and Waterfall projects required

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Manager and Senior Manager, Project Management – Commercial Payments job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $102,500 to $139,000 annually. Depending on the job level, this position may be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here (https://careers.commercebank.com/us/en/benefits) to learn more.

Time Type:

Full time

Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes’ Best Midsized Employers, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry’s Engaged Performance Award. You’ll see the difference for yourself when you join the team.

Why Commerce? (https://www.commercebank.com/careers/about-commerce) Inclusion at Commerce How to Join Our Team (https://www.commercebank.com/careers/how-to-join-our-team)

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Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including physical or mental handicap), age, veteran status, military status, national origin, religion, pregnancy status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.