Emerging Products & Project Management - Owensboro, KY

Emerging Product & Project Management *Position is not eligible for remote work. At Independence Bank, we believe great banking starts with even better people. Each employee deserves a place where they can grow, have fun and feel valued. We’ve grown to become one of Kentucky’s largest banks, but we’ve never lost our community bank spirit along the way. Here, you’ll find a culture that promotes authenticity and having fun each day you come to work. We dress up for Halloween, celebrate holidays, surprise our employees with gifts or trips and find plenty of ways to celebrate together. We call our commitment to our communities “Local Love,” and we live it by investing our time, energy and more than $1 million each year back into the people and places we call home. There’s a reason we’ve been named a Best Place to Work in Kentucky more than 18 times. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we’re even more excited about where we’re going. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, be part of a skilled team and actually enjoy the people you work with, we want to hear from you! Job Summary The Emerging Products & Project Management position researches, recommends, and manages the implementation of bank initiatives based on emerging technology/products/services as well the changing regulatory landscape. Project manages the successful implementation of bank initiatives to include overcoming obstacles, adherence to established timelines, coordination of multiple project team members, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and evaluating project performance. Reports to the EVP/Chief Operating Officer. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with Business Systems/Operations Management to ensure application implementation and utilization is optimized Strategic Execution – lead moderate to large scale initiatives aligned with the bank’s operational goals and project management structure Cross-functional liaison – coordinate between business units, IT, Business Systems, Legal, Risk and Compliance departments to ensure seamless delivery of new products, processes, or system upgrades. Risk & Governance – document projects to mitigate risks, monitor compliance and manage operational changes Financial Reporting – track and report on project budgets, technology forecasts, and business case viability Monitor emerging products and technology in the financial industry Lead initiatives in recommending new products, services and technology into current environment Stay abreast of pending and enacted changes in the regulatory landscape; research and recommend proactive solutions and modifications to systems and processes to remain efficient and compliant Reports directly to EVP/Chief Operations Officer, regular interaction with executive leadership This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties required by his or her supervisor. Therefore, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined above and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Education, Experience and Qualifications Education Required/Preferred Education Level Description Required High School or GED Required Bachelors Degree Degree in business, technology or related field required Years of Experience Minimum Comments 5 A minimum of five (5) years of project or program management experience within the financial services industry required. Experience with Core Providers preferred. 7 A minimum of seven (7) years of banking experience required. License / Certification Required/Preferred License / Certification Description Additional Qualifications Computer experience required Core Competencies Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to executive leaders Conflict resolution Critical thinking skills Project management skills; planning skills Ability to build collaborative relationships Working Conditions Indoors, environmentally controlled. Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Travel Requirements Requirement Occasional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.