Senior Project Manager

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.

We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.

Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.

Senior Project Manager must have the ability to work with fixed and urgent deadlines, proven ability to follow and leverage a standard project management methodology, create, manage, and maintain complex project plans alongside a matrixed team including a technical lead. The Senior Project Manager actively manages the delivery of the project while ensuring the project has sufficient governance, infrastructure, financial management, resource management and planning to successfully deliver scope within schedule and budget. Throughout the life cycle of the program, this role is expected to engage key stakeholders and leaders across the internal and client organization to provide program leadership.

This position requires significant cross-group coordination, excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to drive collaborative discussions with all key stakeholders to manage and meet expectations. Further, the position requires the need to communicate at many organizational levels, create effective cross functional relationships and successfully plan and execute services change and release management across the business. Requires strong Program and Project Management skills and abilities to understand and develop a support strategy and focus at a detailed level on multiple strategic projects simultaneously.

Job Functions :

• Manage, monitor, and control project scope and baseline to ensure delivery is compliant.
• Develops project plan and schedule, agreement and proposal in conjunction with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects, within budget.
• Manages aspects of the project including but not limited to research, analysis, documentation, design / development, testing, negotiation, problem resolution, training, status reporting, implementation, deliverables, project closing and post-rollout review / audit.
• Establishes and reviews business control requirements.
• Delivers quality reviews and solve any deficiencies.
• Manages project issues and risks (technical and non-technical) through identification, evaluation, tracking, communication and mediation.
• Develops and presents project documentation with all project stakeholders.
• Obtains needed resources, establishes project team and delegates individual responsibilities.

Knowledge & Skills :

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is Candescent's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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