Sr. Project Manager

UMB Governance Senior Project ManagerThe UMB Governance organization within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is comprised of IT leaders, project managers, architects, software engineers, and analysts coming from diverse background and experiences. Functionally, the Governance Organization provides guidance and oversight to IT processes, projects, capacity, and risk management functions to ensure appropriate strategies, policies and controls are executed effectively and efficiently. We share a strong commitment to ensure our enterprise-level systems are performing at peak capacity and we believe in fully supporting each other to achieve this goal.As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead multiple enterprise projects interacting with cross-functional teams comprised of internal & external technical contributors, IT managers and various other stakeholders. More specifically, you will provide project leadership, primarily supporting our Payments Platforms (Cards, Wires, ACH, Real Time Payments, etc). You will serve as the liaison with project sponsors, vendors and will facilitate continuous communication and manage expectations. You will be expected to coordinate the resolution of complex issues and challenging situations. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which involves other multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership. If you have experience with Payments Platforms (Cards, Wires, ACH, Real Time Payments, etc.) or you are ready to help out with other bank initiatives, we want to talk with you!This role is hybrid (Tue through Thu on-site) for candidates in the Kansas City area and open to qualified remote candidates outside of the Kansas City area but within the US.How you'll spend your time:Managing multiple projects across our core banking and/or payments portfolio.Developing business case for executive review and approval of new projects.Working with project team and stakeholders to establish consensus on project scope, deliverables, and outcomes.Planning, monitoring, adjusting, and communicating the project's schedule.Identifying constraints, risks and coordinating problem resolution of complex issues.Tracking, measuring, and reporting on project status and progress.Coordinating with IT resource managers and implementation partners to ensure the project has proper staffing during each phase/sprint of the SDLC.Ensuring project methodology, standards, processes, and procedures are followed throughout the life of the project.We're excited to talk with you if:You have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline AND at least 8 years of IT project management experience.You have experience with Waterfall or combined Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.You have knowledge and experience in financial services process/workflow including data management, card transactions, core banking deposits and customer processing, loan processing, payments, and fraud management.Bonus Points If:You have experience delivering projects with any of these vendors (TSYS, ACI, CGI, etc).You have a PMP certification.Compensation Range: $117,900 - $173,393UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request.If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB.We are more than a company. We are advisors, consultants, problem solvers, friends, community members, experts, and we are here to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed.