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CTG is seeking to fill a Strategic Initiatives Lead opening for our client in Buffalo, NY.

**Duration:** 6 months

Overview:

The Strategic Initiatives Lead partners with senior managers across the Bank to lead key initiatives that support strategic goals, strengthen risk management, and enhance operational efficiency. This role leads cross-functional teams of up to 10–20 members and may directly manage staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Define project scope and approach for departmental or divisional initiatives; manage resources and timelines.

+ Lead complex, high-visibility projects impacting multiple business areas.

+ Provide strategic and analytical support, including project design, reporting, and presentation to senior leadership.

+ Analyze and optimize data structures, processes, and workflows.

+ Collaborate across teams, address stakeholder concerns, and drive alignment on business priorities.

+ Ensure compliance with the Bank’s risk and regulatory standards; escalate issues as needed.

+ Foster an inclusive environment and maintain internal control standards.

+ Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Leads cross-functional initiatives that impact multiple departments, managing up to 10–20 team members and ensuring projects align with corporate goals and regulatory expectations.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Provides leadership, direction, and coaching to staff and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Education and Experience Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant project leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Proven experience leading documentation of business requirements, process flows, and test cases.

+ Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects such as system migrations or business transformations.

+ Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

+ Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

+ Experience with Loan Servicing operations and/or systems (AFSVision, LoanIQ, Fiserv).

+ Experience in financial services or banking environments.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Rebecca Olan at [email protected]** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.