Project Manager

Description

General Purpose: Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing, complex projects for the benefit of the credit union. Responsible for implementing key strategies in accordance with the goals of BHFCU.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

1. Lead individual and cross-department team projects that support the strategic plan, create efficiencies, or benefit the overall budget. Ensure the completion of assigned projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
2. Clearly outline milestones and tasks involved in a project. Delegate work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints. Motivate team members to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
3. Conduct cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project. Prepare and implement a budget based on estimates. Report cost outcomes following completion of the project.
4. Conduct risk assessments, report identified risks to management, and provide recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
5. Address questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
6. Act as a liaison between credit union and vendors as assigned.
7. Communicate and collaborate to provide training and information related to projects.
8. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, and credit union regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

1. Conduct research and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action. Prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
2. Develop methods and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Gather the necessary information for submission of required reports and necessary forms.
3. Remain current on changes within the legal, regulatory, economic, competitive and technology environments that may affect the credit union. Disseminate information to keep management and staff current regarding changes in laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
4. Additional duties as assigned or required.

Job Knowledge

1. Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to the credit union.
2. Strong presentation and creative writing skills; ability to communicate with employees and management; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
3. The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and to outside parties.
4. Working knowledge of organization's policies/procedures and credit union's service philosophy.
5. Working knowledge of the credit union's in-house computer system and internet.
6. Working knowledge of leadership techniques to enhance staff productivity and to maintain positive staff morale.

Job Qualifications (Skills)

Black Hills FCU is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. The following list outlines the physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job.

1. Vision: A sighted person to handle cash transactions and verify financial transactions. Ability to complete necessary paperwork.
2. Speech/Hearing: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, members and vendors.
3. Manual Dexterity: Ability to perform necessary computer-related input.
4. Physical Mobility: Limited mobility required. Requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Job Qualifications (Ability)

1. Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, and disseminate that knowledge in a clear and understandable format to others.
2. Ability to interact positively with co-workers, management, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive attitude even under extreme pressure.
3. Ability to prepare and maintain confidential records and reports.
4. Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner that is accurate and of high quality. Ability to prioritize work. Ability to handle multiple tasks.
5. Ability to analyze statistics and financial data, gather, assemble, correlate, and interpret facts and develop solutions.
6. Ability to work within established guidelines with latitude to make decisions and take initiative to resolve problems or unique circumstances.
7. Ability to use a rational and organized approach to completing tasks.

Job Qualifications (Education/Experience)

Job requires a four-year college level of language, math, and reasoning skills. Three years experience in a related field with equal responsibilities is acceptable. Formal training should be supplemented with continuing education. PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.

Working Conditions

Material and Equipment Involved

· Multi-functional Device · In-House Computer System

· Interactive Video · Scanner

Work Environment/Physical Activities

Ability to oversee fast-paced area. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Work creates normal fatigue daily. Work creates moderate stress during certain periods during daily routine. Job does not have specific volume and pace of work standards except that the job requires that members be served in the most timely manner possible. Job requires extensive member contact on a continual basis.

Black Hills Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by state or federal law. BHFCU will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with a disability but who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

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