Summary

Among other duties, the IT Project Manager plans, executes and finalizes Information Technology (IT) projects according to strict deadlines and budgets.

Duties and Qualifications

The duties listed below may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Plans, executes and finalizes Information Technology (IT) projects according to strict deadlines and budgets
• Acquires resources and coordinates the efforts of team members and third-party consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan
• Defines the project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders, clearly and timely
• Acts as a liaison with project stakeholders ongoing
• Sets and manages the project expectations with team members and stakeholders
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools and tracks the project milestones and deliverables
• Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results and troubleshoots problem areas
• Defines the project success criteria and disseminates them to appropriate parties
• Conducts project post-mortems and produces a recommendation report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Estimates resources needed for project goals and drafts and submits budget proposals (with subsequent changes as needed)
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Proactively manages the changes in project scope (including the identification of potential crises) to develop contingency plans
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations, and all established bank policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge of all rules, regulations and laws as they apply to BSA/OFAC/USA Patriot Act/CIP/AML

QUALIFICATIONS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• A self-starting individual who possesses a four-year college degree in Information Technology or Project Management, a minimum of two years direct work experience in a project management capacity in an IT setting, and a minimum of two years’ prior management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• Ability to build strong teams and oversee and prioritize several projects at once
• Knowledge and expertise of Jack Henry & Associates (JHA) core software, Visio, project management software, such as Microsoft Project, and Microsoft OS and Office Suite
• Understanding of user and customer support and leveraging help desk infrastructure
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal to communicate with various business units, senior and executive management
• Knowledgeable of third party channel market and pricing
• Ability to adapt technology related services and products to LSNB business units, end users and customers
• Flexibility, professionalism and ability to work in a highly stressful environment and perform a variety of tasks with numerous interruptions
• Attention to detail and a high degree of mental concentration are required in order to meet established deadlines
• Excellent managerial, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills are required
• Occasional travel is required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired

ORGANIZATION

• This position reports to the Chief Information Officer
• This position does not oversee other positions

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to attend scheduled mandatory trainings and complete online regulatory compliance training courses applicable to their specific job function. In all situations, employees must ensure that their actions fully comply with all federal banking laws and regulations, including internal bank policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be grounds for disciplinary action, including probation and possible termination.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Lone Star National Bank’s Mission Statement includes a commitment to helping our communities grow by serving them with pride and integrity. All employees are encouraged to volunteer for bank sponsored activities, civic, charitable and community events and to be active in the communities we serve.

ATTENDANCE

Punctuality and regular attendance should be regarded as essential functions of any position at Lone Star National Bank.

Among other things, "good attendance habits" mean the following:

• Be at your work station ready for work by the start of each workday
• Remain at your work station, unless the needs of the job require being elsewhere, except during authorized breaks (including restroom breaks)
• Take only the time normally allowed for breaks
• Call in and notify your supervisor or another member of management if you are going to be either absent or tardy
• Alternate work arrangements such as telecommuting or working from home are not permitted by Lone Star National Bank

LSNB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status as protected by applicable laws.

Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.