Senior Manager, Project Management

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute 

The Senior Manager, Project Management will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives within the organization. The candidate will be positioned within the Program Management Office (PMO) that is responsible for management of business and technology initiatives across the organization. This unique role requires a dynamic individual that can work cross-functionally to manage the delivery of our strategic programs, while interacting with senior leaders with various backgrounds and skillsets.  

What You'll Do: 

• Manage the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.  

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align project objectives, manage expectations, and provide regular updates on project progress. 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans and monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Implement quality control measures to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and client expectations. 

• Identify and allocate project resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets, to ensure successful project execution. 

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role. 

What You Have: 

Minimum 

• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, with a strong focus on collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.  

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing project strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.  

• Track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within