Project Manager (Functional)

• Directly manages 4-5 enterprise projects, facilitating the project through its lifecycle
• Manages changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Holds periodic project stand ups and project status meetings (daily to weekly)
• Completes project status reports, escalates to various levels of management as needed.
• Assists in the definition of project scope, requirements, and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensures resource availability and allocation and coordinate internal and external (third parties/vendors) resources for the flawless execution of projects.
• Develops project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Works with team members to perform risk management assessment to minimize project risk.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties and vendors, and successfully manages the relationship with the client and all stakeholders throughout the project
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documenting.
• Develops and maintains templates within the bank’s project management system
• Mentors internal and external team members to PMO standards.

Skills:

• Ability to use independent judgement and critical thinking
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent client facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously
• Capacity to manage high stress situations; conflict resolution skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7-10 years technology project management experience
• 3-5 years supervisory experienced preferred
• 5 years banking or financial industry experience a plus
• PMP certification preferred