Project Manager

Responsible for receiving project requests; reviewing documentation associated with projects; identifying project team resources, scope, and requirements; developing project plans, budgets, timelines, etc.; managing projects from onset through completion; providing project updates; identifying and tracking project risks and issues; and evaluating deliverables to ensure work meets specifications and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Receives project requests; reviews documentation associated with projects; coordinates with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Core Solutions, Technology, Information Security, Digital Banking, Cash Management, Deposit Operations, Retail Operations, Business Intelligence, Branch Managers, Facility Maintenance, etc., to establish business goals and strategies.
• Works with cross-functional teams to identify key players and to define project scope and requirements.
• Develops and schedules team responsibilities; technical/operational requirements; detailed project plans, project budgets, timelines, resources, etc. in order to accomplish project goals; continually follows up with team to ensure goals are achieved.
• Manages projects, including leading regularly scheduled project meetings; documents issues, action items, user requirements, or deliverables; updates project schedules and plans, project communications, budget tracking, etc.
• Identifies and tracks project issues; resolves issues where possible or escalates to higher management when needed; assesses and manages risks and drives mitigation activities.
• Evaluates deliverables prepared by the team to ensure work meets specifications and maintains a high level of quality.
• Manages project from initial concept through final implementation, utilizing established guidelines and procedures.
• Schedules and attends meetings with third-party professionals, general contractors, and vendors to establish business relationships and ensure projects are implemented according to specifications and guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains project reports and status updates.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Required travel up to 50%. 

Key Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• 1-3 years of related project management experience.
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and complete projects.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving.
• Experience leading multiple large scale software projects simultaneously, including many project members across multiple departments, and/or involving multiple vendors.
• Broad knowledge of information technology, information security, and bank operations.
• Familiarity with banking industry standards and core software preferred.
• Demonstrated use of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.