Senior Project Manager

Summary of Position

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the general supervision and manages the Bank’s key strategic projects. Supports project teams and sponsors by providing assistance, advice and guidance regarding project governance, management and benefits realization during all phases of the project life-cycle. Provides a quality assurance role ensuring that projects are well managed and adhere to appropriate standards and good practices. Gathers information and maintain accurate database of projects information. Manages Projects following guidelines of the PMBOK.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Gather requirements and document projects vision and objectives.
• Responsible to manage all phases of the assigned projects life-cycle: Initiation, Planning (including budget), Executing and Controlling, and Closing.
• Execute assigned projects on-time, on-budget and with the quality required by the Bank.
• Conduct the analysis and document functional and nonfunctional requirements.
• Defines, communicates and manages the project team by defining roles responsibilities and mutual agreements that ensure adherence the project plan and implementation goal.
• Communicates, facilitates and negotiates the resolution of conflicts and issues including possible risks and corrective actions related to assigned projects with the respective project teams and/or stakeholders.
• Monitor, controls and document on a timely and consistent schedule, all administrative progress of the assigned projects, with quality and detail, from the beginning to end of the project according to the bank’s PMO standards.
• Demonstrate, solid understanding of PMBOK, industry project management processes, methodologies and advanced skill in MS Project.
• Able to influence those with whom there is no direct authority such as team members and stakeholders.
• Look for the continued improvement of the Project Management processes, procedures and practices, promoting work efficiencies without changing the unit’s prime objective.
• Responsible for completing annual training program assigned.
• Performs other functions and/or duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business related field preferred or equivalent experience. MBA or related Master Degree a plus
• Experience: At least Five (5) years of experience as a Project Manager or related area.
• PMP Certification a plus
• Advanced computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write both languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of PMBOK, industry project management processes, methodologies and tools including advanced skills in MS Project.
• Capable of preparing and controlling budget execution of projects and understanding the basics of project financials.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time-management and prioritizing skills.
• Strong customer service skills, ensuring satisfaction of both internal and external customers.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to change; comfortable with ambiguity when dealing with new tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, working with integrity and ethically, upholding the organizational values.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills in order to find solutions to problems in daily tasks and to customers.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently ensuring timely deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in daily tasks ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Demonstrates sound and reasonable judgement in daily tasks.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.