Project Manager III; Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

Overview

Support the second line of defense credit risk management program and strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment. Provide oversight for initiatives through strong risk management expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and effective documentation of processes and procedures. Develop and enhance the risk management program to be in line with Enterprise Risk standards and industry best practices.

• Lead or support cross‑functional, high‑priority initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment on scope, objectives, roles, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, constraints, and assumptions for initiatives.
• Communicate plans effectively to ensure shared understanding, set expectations, and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Drive timely execution of initiative tasks, escalating issues and risks as needed, and implement approved mitigation actions.
• Manage risk processes and system reporting within the Credit Risk Management Program Office, including Archer eGRC.
• Prepare professional reporting and presentations (e.g., PowerPoint) for Governance Committees and Executive Management.
• Provide support for ad hoc departmental needs and requests.
• Adhere to company risk and regulatory standards, identifying and escalating risk‑related issues as appropriate.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive environment aligned with the organization’s values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Contributes to technical/professional direction for a discipline

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ proven initiative management experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ initiative management experience.

Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages.

• Previous Commercial Credit/lending experience or relevant financial services industry experience
• Risk Management foundational knowledge
• Experience with the development of visualization and reporting solutions
• Power BI experience Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market‑informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $ Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Buffalo, New York, United States of America