AVP, Technology Project Management Office

Description

 The AVP, Technology Project Management will lead and manage the Technology Project Management Team. The AVP will provide direction and guidance to the Technology Project Managers as well as the Technology  Project Coordinator. The individual will partner with the VP,Technology Project Management Office to provide strategic and tactical leadership and oversight for creating, implementing, sustaining, and driving efficient project management processes in support of the Technology Department.

Normal Day-to-Day Work

1. Lead, coach, and mentor the Technology Project Management Office team,  fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
2. Manage technology projects from beginning to end,  starting with inception and design. Provide leadership to project team members throughout the project life cycle, fully owning the process from beginning to end,  which ensures successful project delivery for both internal and external stakeholders.
3. Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
4. Manage technology projects, anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities.
5. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
6. Establish a work plan, conferring with project staff and team members. Establish staffing for project activities, iterations, or phases, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
7. Implement a project communication plan.
8. Perform risk assessment, implement mitigation plans, and update business impact analysis. Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity have been included and addressed as appropriate.
9. Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content and “look and feel” across the organization.
10. Ensure that project goals are in line with business objectives, while ensuring that project goals are achieved.
11. Establish standards and procedures for managing projects and for project reporting and documentation.
12. Benchmark project management performance continuously to identify the potential for improvements and increase capability in project and portfolio management.

Job Qualifications

Here are a few skills you MUST have to be considered for this position.

1. BA/BS  in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or related degree. 
2. A minimum of 7-9 years of project management experience, including 1-3 years in management, involving the execution of multiple projects from small to large in scale.
3. A minimum of 4-6 years of technology experience with a commitment to business problem-solving or business analysis.
4. Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be in direct control of this role.  
5. An ability to create strong working relationships to influence and facilitate collaboration with senior leaders across the organization.
6. Significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence  of practical application 
7. Ability to function in a business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.
8. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (file boxes, computer printer).
9. Travel required on occasion. 

Here are a few qualifications we’d LIKE you to have to make you more suited for this position.

1. Project  Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly preferred.
2. Experience in working in financial industry is a plus.
3. Experience with various development and project management methodologies (e.g. lean,  waterfall, agile, etc.).
4. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to business.

About the LGFCU Culture

If you are working here, or considering working here, you should know a little something about the LGFCU culture. We are a workplace that highly values the contributions of a diverse group of people. We believe if we put our heads and hands together, we can accomplish amazing feats for our members. To this end, we recruit bright, energetic and talented people to be members of our team. In return, we offer a dynamic workplace that presents opportunities for advancement and learning new skills. We really believe that when our employees succeed, members win.

If you have questions about this position description, please feel welcome to ask.  You can reach our HR at:

LGFCU Human Resources 

323 West Jones Street, Suite 600

Raleigh, NC 27603 

careers@lgfcu.org