What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Alabama Credit Union?
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As a Project Coordinator, you will spearhead the implementation of Project Management methodologies and practices to drive organizational initiatives, strategies, and processes. Your primary responsibilities will include coordinating with cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing vendor partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of projects aligning with the business unit's objectives and member service needs. The Project Coordinator will create and regularly update project plans, track project progress and budget, maintain and communicate detailed risk logs, and create and present management reports on project outcome and status.
Responsibilities:
- Lead organizational projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring project management standards and best practices are achieved.
- Develop detailed project plans, scope, schedule, budget and to effectively monitor progress
- Resolve high-level conflicts and provide guidance to project teams to ensure appropriate resource allocation and subject matter expertise.
- Communicate project status updates and feedback to team members, stakeholders, and senior management through effective written and verbal communication.
- Establish and direct project scope and objectives, involving all relevant partners and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Own the project risk identification and mitigation process
- Develop templates and documentation to support consistency in EPMO protocols
- Ensure that budgets are adhered to and deadlines are met
- Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor and change agent
- Demonstrate a service-oriented mindset, prioritizing member service and experience.
- Participate in change management process
- Support performance management by developing, training, and coaching team members in project responsibilities and project management discipline.
- Performs other duties as needed upon request by immediate supervisor
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in project management, business analysis, or continual service improvement. Financial institution experience preferred.
- Understanding of API and cloud-based system integrations, experience with cloud, desktop, and business process flows, including system experience with Power Automate or similar system.
- Experience with software implementations and support; system conversions experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency in problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional levels.
- Banking, Lending and Operations experience preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
To apply for the Project Coordinator position:
Interested candidates may apply online no later than June 28, 2024 at the Alabama Credit Union Careers page: www.alabamacu.com/Careers.