What are the responsibilities and job description for the PMO Project Manager position at UNITED COMMUNITY BANK?
About the Role:
As a Project Manager at United Community, you'll be at the forefront of advancing our Project Management Office (PMO). You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and efficiently execute all project initiatives. Your role will involve providing portfolio-level support for internal operational projects across the Bank, working closely with project sponsors to ensure success.
What You’ll Do:
- Create and Maintain: Develop project schedules, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues.
- Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and enhance the customer experience.
- Communication: Set clear expectations, communicate effectively, and deliver engaging presentations.
- Project Tracking: Monitor key project milestones and adjust plans to meet customer needs.
- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day project operations and ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
- Team Collaboration: Conduct internal meetings to guide and direct the team effectively.
- Adaptability: Prioritize tasks and switch gears as necessary to meet project demands.
- Methodology Application: Apply PMO methodologies and enforce project standards.
- Transparency and Accountability: Promote greater transparency, predictability, and accountability for all projects.
- Reporting: Generate and share analytical reports with program participants.
- Support: Assist Senior Project Managers and the Director of PMO with reporting and other directives.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in a Bank or professional services organization.
- Proven ability to understand business objectives and develop effective strategies.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- PMP certification preferred.
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, and presentation skills.
- Strong judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and independent, with minimal supervision required.
- Comfortable working across multiple cultures and time zones.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
- Client service-oriented mindset.
- Participation in compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering training.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in a matrix organization.
- Strong relationship-building and client-facing skills.
- Proactive risk identification and communication.
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing project needs.
Position Type:
Full-time position with schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Travel:
Up to 10% travel required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
