Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has since successfully navigated the ever-changing real estate market. As a full-service, federally chartered lender with offices located across the country, we’re dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of mortgage products and have the capability to lend in all 50 states. To complement the basic conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the continually evolving market. Wintrust Mortgage is part of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $50 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)




• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible




• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few




• Family-friendly work hours




• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career




• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit




• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

What You’ll Do:

• Lead project management for Wintrust Mortgage. Directs teams through project lifecycle from ideation to project execution and approval. Manages and directs overall project team activities and monitors progress, including project health, capacity planning, developing and mentoring staff, and internal process improvement activity.  Builds partnerships with Enterprise PMO and ensures alignment with change management process. Ensures project sponsors are prepared for requirements related to Initiatives Committee (IC) and Change Committee (CHGC).




• Provide management and oversight of business management functions including acquisition management, business process improvement, facilities, reception, vendor management, business continuity, policy/procedures and technology. Responsible for the oversight and management of the Wintrust Mortgage SharePoint site.




• Provide support to build out strategies and/or roadmaps




• Communicates effectively with Executive team across multiple channels. Prepares Executive Management Reports that articulate plans, status and complex issues concisely and create transparency with Executive team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred




• 7-10+ years of management experience




• Mortgage experience preferred




• Proven Leader




• Experience working project management framework (methodology, techniques, tools)




• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships; able to manage influence through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building with all levels of the business




• Established track record of execution/delivery in a complex environment




• Analytical and process-oriented mindset; strong critical thinking and decision making skills




• Enthusiastic and creative leader with the ability to inspire and engage others




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills

Benefits:

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.