Senior IT Project Manager

Role Description

• Manage IT projects with a high to critical level of risk / regulatory oversight.
• Indirectly manage and/or oversee IT Analysts on project tasks.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and updating of IT Project Management standards and procedures as needed.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to identify, document, and resource requirements.
• Manage projects with high-level of Project Management rigor (i.e., PMBoK/industry standards).
• Responsible to ensure supporting Project Collateral is created in adherence to IT Project Management standards and procedures, including the creation of the collateral itself.
• Positively guide and influence cross-functional project teams through issue and risk management.
• Manage IT technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Manage multiple projects at any given time; time horizon of projects generally ranges from medium to long term with little to no supervision.
• Oversee daily project activity.
• May use traditional waterfall, agile, Scaled Agile, or a mixture of project management techniques.
• Identify and coordinate the mitigation of project risks.
• Identify and coordinate the resolution of project issues.
• Manage and escalate program issues to their IT PMO Manager, Director of IT PMO, and IT Leadership as needed.
• Develop and report upon KPIs to IT Program Managers, IT Project Managers, and IT Leadership.
• Monitor and report on project status to IT Program Managers, IT PMO Manager, IT Leadership, and Bank Leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of proven Project Manager experience required.
• PMP, CSM, and/or SAFE certifications are highly desirable.

Requirements

• Understanding of project management best practices, methodologies, lifecycle.
• Applied knowledge of waterfall and agile project management tools.
• Ability to professionally manage self as well as indirectly manage and mentor more junior IT PMO resources.
• A strong self-starter, takes initiative, can easily see the big picture to analyze, summarize, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Experience with data management, data mapping, data modeling, and governance; keen understanding of risk management & regulatory demands.
• Experience in Information Technology, including medium to high-level of proficiency related to IT terminology, operations, and functions.
• A consummate professional, a polished presence with the ability to work effectively cross-boundaries with key stakeholders and the leadership team.
• Ability to challenge opinions with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborative style with ability to quickly build trust and credibility.
• Need to work effectively in a matrix organization/environment.
• Expert PC skills (Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word).

Benefits

• Required annual compliance training.
• New Employee Orientation.
• ITIL Foundations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate orally with management, co-workers, and non-technical stakeholders is important.
• Regular use of the telephone, e-mail, and collaboration tools for communication is essential.
• Standing or sitting for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect project collateral.
• Heavy lifting is not expected; exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally is required.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers, and FAX machines or measuring tools is required.