What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bank Associate Project Manager position at Backlund Investment Co.?
Backlund Investment Co., the holding company for Better Banks, in Peoria, IL, & State Street Bank & Trust Co, in Quincy, IL, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects that align with the banks’ strategic goals and objectives. This position plays a key role in ensuring project success by assisting in research, financial evaluations, process improvements, and effective communication with stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists the Project Manager with the planning and implementation of projects approved by executive management
- Meets with project teams to define requirements, goals, and deliverables for projects
- Develops business cases for solutions to ensure alignment with budget and business strategy
- Assists in coordinating internal resources and teams to improve processes and operational efficiency
- Assists in managing scope, timelines, and changes to ensure project goals are achieved
- Works with vendors and stakeholders as needed to request resources and address any situations/concerns
- Leads, manages, develops project plans and timelines for smaller projects and process improvement initiatives, and collaborates with bank & holding company departments to ensure project success
- Tracks and communicates progress and task completion with project team members and stakeholders
Education &/or Work Experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 years working in a bank environment; a Bachelor degree in Business Administration (or equivalent). Experience in project management is preferred. Applicable relevant experience may be considered as replacement to degree.
Mental & Physical Requirements:
Developed leadership qualities, ability to work under high pressure while remaining composed, strong communication skills, critical thinking for problem-solving, organization, time management, and financial analysis. Ability to sit/stand/kneel/bend for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs.
Competencies:
The ability to manage multiple tasks while paying attention to detail, prioritizing effectively, technical knowledge to make informed decisions, adaptability, forward-thinking mindset, creativity to provide innovative solutions, change management, team building skills, ability to be a self-starter and work independently, proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,073.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,073