Associate, Business Project Management Office (PMO), Boston, MA

Associate, Business Project Management Office (PMO), Boston, MA

Country: United States of America

Your Journey Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

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The Difference You Make:

The Associate, Business Project Management Office (PMO) plays a critical supporting role in the oversight, governance, and operations of the business PMO. This role partners closely with project managers, program leaders, and business stakeholders to ensure projects across the portfolio are consistently managed, reported, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Associate supports the intake program for new initiatives, contributes to governance processes, and produces high-quality reporting and executive-ready presentations that enable senior leaders to make informed, strategic decisions.

This role requires strong PowerPoint and executive communication skills to distill complex program and project activity into clear, actionable insights. By supporting colleagues across the PMO central office, the Associate helps drive structure, accountability, and continuous improvement in how the business executes and communicates project activity.

• Supports the central PMO office by contributing to portfolio oversight, reporting, and governance activities.
• Assists in the coordination and management of the project intake process, ensuring requests are reviewed, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.
• Prepares and delivers high-quality PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, and executive communications for governance forums, business reviews, and leadership updates.
• Partners with project managers to provide guidance, reporting support, and escalation assistance, promoting adherence to PMO standards and best practices.
• Monitors portfolio performance and progress, tracking key milestones, risks, and dependencies, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Contributes to governance activities, including business case reviews, funding processes, and initiative prioritization.
• Supports cross-functional collaboration between business units and IT by helping document objectives, scope, and dependencies.
• Identifies and supports opportunities for continuous improvement in PMO processes, tools, and reporting.
  

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Business Administration, English or equivalent field. - Required.

• 5+ years of experience in Business or Project Management required.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with proven ability to create executive-ready presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise updates for senior leaders.
• Experience in portfolio governance, project intake, or enterprise PMO operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Certifications:
No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

What Else You Need To Know :

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

Minimum:

$69,375.00 USD

Maximum:

$120,000.00 USD

Link to Santander Benefits:

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions :

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required .

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next :

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

Primary Location: Boston, MA, Boston

Other Locations: Massachusetts-Boston

Organization: Santander Bank N.A.