Adam Mahar

About Adam Mahar

I’m a strategic and results-driven banking leader with over a decade of experience spanning retail leadership, transformation strategy, and cross-functional project management. I’ve built my career on helping organizations evolve—from leading high-performing branch networks to driving enterprise-level change and operational excellence at Santander.My expertise lies in connecting people, process, and performance. Whether guiding cross-functional teams through business transformation, coaching leaders in the field, or supporting regulatory remediation efforts, I bring a practical and human-centered approach to every challenge.Highlights of my experience include:Leading complex transformation initiatives as Project Manager for Santander’s Business Transformation team, aligning strategic vision with execution across departments.Delivering operational leadership and team development as a District Executive overseeing $300M+ in core deposits across multiple branches.Driving engagement, retention, and revenue growth through hands-on coaching and frontline sales enablement.Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to align business cases, pilot innovation programs, and manage risk with accountability.With a strong foundation in leadership development, sales performance, and strategic planning, I’m passionate about helping businesses—and the people in them—navigate change, drive outcomes, and grow with purpose.

Experience

1. Project Manager, Business Transformation

   Santander US

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Lead end-to-end project management for complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery of scope, timeline, and budget in alignment with business objectives.• Act as a strategic advisor and change agent, driving process improvements, organizational change readiness, and stakeholder engagement.• Manage project planning activities including intake, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and contingency planning within a matrixed team structure.• Facilitate effective communication through regular team meetings, executive dashboards, and status reporting to ensure transparency and alignment.• Develop business cases, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and support funding efforts to secure project approval and maintain governance compliance.