JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Position General Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. Project managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed of the status of ongoing project and health of the project portfolio, as a whole. Project manager will oversee a wide variety of projects, including system implementations, infrastructure and other technology related efforts. Business analysis and requirements gathering is another key activity performed. This position also serves as a resource to business unit level project managers and business leads.

Basic Qualifications

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

• 3-5 years of project management, information technology, banking or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or a related field, preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or willingness to obtain such within 2 years
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
  
  

Position Specific Responsibilities, Duties And Competencies

• Determine and define project scope, requirements, and objectives and ensure they are properly documented and communicated.
• Assess estimated resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Prepare applicable project artifacts such as charter, risks, issue tracking, and status reports.
• Develop and manage appropriate project schedules and work plans, as defined within the Company’s Project Management Methodology.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Review contracts with vendors and suppliers, assign tasks and communicate expected deliverables accordingly.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Report on ongoing status of individual projects and the project portfolio to the appropriate oversight parties.
• Provide guidance to other project managers, including business unit project managers, business leads and executive sponsors.
• Business analysis: requirements gathering, evaluating current business processes and identifying potential areas for improvement, recommending organizational changes, and training/coaching staff.
• Champion the PMO and assist with its ongoing evolution and maturity.