What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise Project Manager position at Northstar Innovations?
Northstar Innovations is hiring for an Enterprise Project Manager
Reports To: Chief Information Officer
Status: Exempt
Pay Type: Salary
Education/Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in business, finance, Information Technology, or related field. PMP, CAPM or Agile certification preferred. Experience with 5 years of in project management, preferably in banking, financial services, or a regulated industry.
Performance/Job Requirements: Skilled Project Manager to oversee and deliver strategic projects that enhance our banking services, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams to implement initiatives such as technology upgrades, process improvements, and regulatory compliance projects, ensuring alignment with the bank’s mission to serve our community with excellence. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships across departments.
Job Functions:
Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements, tailored to the bank’s needs (e.g., core banking system upgrades, digital banking enhancements, merger and acquisitions).
Team Coordination: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, compliance, and branch staff, to ensure collaboration and timely task completion.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., senior management, department heads) and external vendors to align expectations, provide updates, and resolve issues.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks (e.g., regulatory, technical, or budgetary) and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Execution & Monitoring: Oversee project execution, track milestones, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards using tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to banking regulations (e.g., FDIC, CFPB) and internal policies, coordinating with compliance teams as needed.
Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, optimize resource allocation, and report financial performance to leadership.
Change Management: Facilitate smooth adoption of new systems or processes through training, communication, and support for bank staff.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, progress reports, and post-project evaluations, to support audits and continuous improvement.
Vendor Coordination: Participate in the management of third-party vendors (e.g., software providers, consultants), including the managing the installation and set-up processes, to ensure timely delivery of services and products.
Customer Focus: Ensure projects incorporate the customer experience impact, when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person