What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at MidCountry Bank?
CB Shared Services, Inc. (CBSSI) is a privately owned shared services company that provides information technology services for eight affiliated Minnesota community banks and their branch locations. CBSSI’s strategic intent is to provide strategy, enterprise architecture, regulatory compliance, and technology operations across all banking systems for each of the affiliate banks. Customer experience, thought leadership, collaboration, fiduciary responsibilities, and security as a mindset are how we deliver quality products and services to our customers.
OVERVIEW
As an Information Technology Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and closing technology projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply project management methodologies, and leverage your certification to drive successful project outcomes. You will serve as a liaison and translator between customers, stakeholders, leadership and technology teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently leads and provides project management leadership for large programs and projects.
- Lead project teams through the entire project life cycle, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
- Effectively communicate project goals, expectations, and status updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Identify and proactively manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Identifies and communicates budget and schedule variances.
- Monitors progress of project and reports status.
- Performs any corrective actions and escalates with recommendations.
- Manages tasks and designates responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Requirements:
- BS degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (5 years) in IT project management.
- Possess and leverage a formal project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, CSM, IAPM, CPM) to apply best practices and methodologies in project management.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in project management software and tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project management efficiency.
- Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.
- Familiar with ITIL best practices
CBSSI, affiliate of MidCountry Bank, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veterans status, genetic information or gender identity. CBSSI is an EEO/AA Employer.
