POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager 1 is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the execution of projects, in line with Savana strategy and approved business case. The Project Manager 1 will manage the projects per contractual agreements set forth with the client concerning targeted outcome (scope), timing, budget, and quality of deliverables.

LOCATION

• This is a remote or hybrid role.

 REQUIRED SKILL SETS

• 1 years of end-to-end project management in the delivery/deployment of small to medium technical delivery projects and experience in the major phases of a software project: analysis, design, testing, implementation and training.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools (i.e. MS Project.) 
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to delegate, and the ability to work with all levels of an organization – internal and client.
• Exceptional leadership skills, problem solving abilities, and strong capabilities in planning, project financials management, organizing and progress control.
• Dynamic and assertive team player with relentless commitment to motivating, coaching and mentoring team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with executive levels, peers and subordinate.
• Demonstrated ability to manage through detail and task orientation necessary to drive desired outcome. 
• Financial and resource capacity expert.

• Ability and desire to understand a complex, enterprise-class software solution and its underlying components.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical issues.

• Self-motivated, Client/customer oriented and able to work independently with others

• Ability to travel occasionally (25% - 50%.)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Financial Services / Banking experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The type of activities expected to be performed at this level include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage projects. Translate strategic directions and business opportunities into program and project objectives. Assist in the creation of legal documentation associated with the projects (SOW’s, MSA’s, etc.)

• Manage projects to be delivered on time and within budget. Identify risks and provide timely status reporting both internal and to the client.
• Provide clear guidance and project execution, which lead to expected project results and satisfied customers. 
• Identify best practices, deliver input and maintain project procedures, systems and methodologies, in order to contribute to consistent and high-quality project management. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS 

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field is highly preferred. Comparable work experience will be considered.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.