Project Manager III

Brief Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Engineer III is accountable for driving and delivering projects, working independently and applying advanced engineering knowledge, analytical thinking, and project execution skills to manage the full lifecycle of projects—from concept through design, implementation, testing, and post-launch assessment. Operating with minimal supervision and broad latitude for decision-making, the Project Engineer III ensures technical alignment with enterprise strategy and may mentor or provide direction to less-experienced project engineers. The Project Engineer III is accountable for overall direction, coordination, monitoring, execution, implementation, and completion of assigned projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, work plan, and goals.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for all assigned projects from initiation through closure. Projects will include in-house development and implementation of third-party vendor products.
• Assigned projects are typically large-scale and technically complex, involving system integrations, infrastructure upgrades, or regulatory engineering workstreams across distributed, cross-functional teams. Vendor technical coordination may be required.
• Define project scope, budget, timelines, and milestones that support the business goal while working collaboratively with business partners. Accountable for managing assigned projects to completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively lead discussions (internally and with stakeholders / customers / executive leadership) to identify business requirements contributing to project scope definition and success criteria. Works with business partners to develop the content of deliverables.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resources plans, and status reports.
• Plan, track and manage project schedules, tasks, and actions adhering to FPI project management methodology by ensuring that recognized project management processes, discipline and controls are consistently applied to projects. Proactively negotiate and issue additional project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor with input from involved stakeholders.
• Manage technical schedules, integration tasks, and issue resolution using FPI engineering governance models and delivery frameworks.
• Promote and enhance engineering delivery standards, reusable frameworks, and technical best practices across projects.
• Build credibility as a strategic advisor to business partners and customer associations, contributing expertise and insight to project delivery and planning.
• Lead kickoff meetings and other appropriate launch activities to support group understanding and objectives. Organize and lead check-point meetings providing regular project status updates.
• Manage all aspects of cross-functional project teams, including business, technical, and vendor resources, ensuring alignment across stakeholder groups in a matrixed environment.
• Lead communication with senior leadership and executive sponsors; deliver timely updates on risks, milestones, and technical considerations, while managing expectations and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify and investigate all project dependencies and risks, ensuring effective mitigation and contingency plans are in place, escalating where needed.
• Control change to project scope using accepted change processes and documentation.
• Document, track, measure, and report progress in achieving stated goals and ensuring quality results.
• Clearly communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Manage escalations and resolve resource and commitment conflicts, as necessary.
• Develops an understanding of the technical and business aspects of the project to effectively manage it and resources. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team members.
• Ensures adherence to engineering and quality standards; reviews project deliverables, including technical deliverables, and system readiness for production deployment.
• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvement resulting in improved efficiency, increased productivity, and high customer satisfaction.
• Drive alignment between project objectives and enterprise strategy; ensure initiatives support long-term organizational goals and engineering needs while delivering measurable business value.
• Other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex projects across business and technical domains.
• Strong knowledge of system design, software development life cycle (SDLC), API integration, and enterprise platforms (e.g., AWS, Clarity PPM, Firco Filter).
• Experienced in delivering vendor-implemented solutions and managing third-party systems integration.
• Leads by example, champions change, and cultivates a motivated, cohesive team culture.
• Experienced change agent capable of guiding enterprise transformation from concept through implementation.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and engineering tools and platforms such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at managing competing priorities and ambiguous requirements.
• Ensures quality through proactive risk management, testing oversight, and deliverable review.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive reporting and technical documentation.
• Builds strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups; able to influence without authority and negotiate complex outcomes.
• Maintains composure and focus under pressure; exercises sound judgment in high-stakes scenarios.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align project delivery to enterprise goals.
• Understands and translates complex business and technical requirements into actionable plans.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience delivering complex technology and engineering projects in enterprise environments.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) strongly preferred.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), enterprise software delivery, and technical vendor integration is highly desirable.
• Advanced training or certification in change management or business analysis is a plus.
• MBA or additional advanced business/engineering education a plus.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Ability to report to work in person and to attend work-related functions/activities.
• Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to occasionally travel as required.
• Ability to type and utilize various software programs efficiently and operate general office equipment.
• Ability to work in an office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Additional physical demands include, but may not be limited to, frequent talking or hearing, occasional push/pull, stoop/kneel, bend/twist, and reach to retrieve or move items in a typical office environment.
• Must be able to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Hybrid or remote work arrangements

• This role has been designated as a Hybrid role, which gives employees the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• Exceptions to the designated work arrangement may be made based on business needs

• Please note that the Company retains the right to change a position’s designation at any time.
• Ability to concentrate and focus on details when reviewing documents, analyzing data, and performing computer-based tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to problem-solve efficiently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage job-related stress and interactions with clients, colleagues, or external parties.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative manner
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.

Summary

• All roles require periodic travel to Springfield, MA for company meetings, events, and team activities***
  
  

For over 25 years, Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) has provided technology products and services to the Farm Credit System. We care deeply about the agricultural credit associations (ACAs) we serve through our mission of delivering trusted technology solutions to help American agriculture thrive. As a customer-owned service organization, we support ACAs from Maine to California with over 62,000 customer-members and over $40 billion in loan volume. Everyone here contributes to the success of our customers, and to the vibrant culture that makes FPI a great place to work. Throughout the year, you will find us having fun and jamming out to FPI’s band, coming together to support local charities, and celebrating our wins together.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes competitive earnings, hybrid and remote work options, tuition reimbursement, generous 401(k) matching, and development opportunities through company-sponsored trainings and certifications.

Come grow with us: financialpartners.com.

For those applying to a remote position, the expectation will be occasional on-site presence for mandatory team meetings and company events.

Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex or gender, religion, pregnancy, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / Disabilities / Veterans

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