Project Manager

About the role

This position plays a critical role in driving the bank’s business transformation by leading every phase of approved projects across all areas of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct and independent leadership of projects, including sub-components of larger, complex efforts or programs led by other project management colleagues.
• Ownership of projects from approval through post-implementation monitoring and closure, including refining requirements, team resourcing, alignment, and project planning.
• Lead projects using a hybrid of waterfall and agile methodologies, adjusting as appropriate.
• Establish and lead cross-functional project teams from across the organization.
• Anticipate and address risks to scope, quality, budget, or timelines using knowledge of the organization and project management skills.
• Independently resolve most issues where a precedent may not exist.
• Complete project artifacts as required by PMO policy using HomeTrust-defined templates.
• Organize and lead regular consultations with business stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with a Project Coordinator for effective documentation, communication, and scheduling when assigned.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, federal and state regulations, and laws, including those related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Identification Program (CIP), OFAC, lending, and consumer compliance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: project management, project delivery, project methodologies, strategic planning, or implementation.
• 2+ years of experience leading projects in banking or a related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a project plan and work breakdown structure, including identification of critical path and milestones.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to lead project teams in an environment maturing in its adoption of project management standards.
• Positive, collaborative, and open-minded team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar certification.
• Familiarity and experience with Smartsheet platform.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Ability to identify and help implement improvements to PMO department and processes.

About HomeTrust Bank

Founded in 1926, HomeTrust Bank is a North Carolina-chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value-added community banking through online/mobile channels and multiple locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.

Work Environment

• Operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Requires specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical activities include reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs., finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent communication and ability to exchange accurate information with others.
• May require movement around the office to attend meetings or access job-related tools.