Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Reports to: Director of Project Management

Supervises: None

Status: Exempt

Objective

The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned project initiatives from inception to closure, following standard Project Management Methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Concurrently manages small to mid-size projects through all phases of the project life cycle using project management best practices go ensure projects are completed in a timely, cost-effective, and quality manner.
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, status reports, and other related project documentation.
• Collaborates with Project Management team to identify project risks, develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Partners with Sponsor and Project Stakeholders to establish Project Success Criteria and track and report on project successes.
• Creates project reporting such as project status reports and milestone reports.
• Clearly communicates the overall project deliverables and status to all project team members, both internal and external.
• Collaborates with project sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure that project requirements and plan are in alignment with agreed upon project objectives and budget
• Partners with project sponsor to actively manage and report on project budget
• Participates in project scoping activities

• Performs all duties in a manner that is fully compliant with applicable industry regulations as well as KEMBA policy and procedures
• Develops an understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, policies, and operational procedures
• On a self-direct basis, continues to improve individual level of competency through training and certification on established educational programs

• Relates to others beyond giving and receiving instructions:

• Communicates with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
• Responds appropriately to criticism from a supervisor

• Performs other duties as required by management

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of project management experience, including Technology and Business projects
• 3 years of Banking or Financial industry experience
• Undergraduate degree or higher in Business or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated success in driving projects from inception to completion
• Proven experience concurrently managing multiple projects
• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and direction
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Experience soliciting, and documenting Business Requirements
• Thorough understanding of standard Project Management Fundamentals and project life cycle
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiation skills
• High level of competence with MS Office, MS Project, and MS Visio

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit, use their hands, reach with arms, and communicate verbally and orally. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds are required. Vision requirements include close, distance vision, and focus adjustment.

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