Project Manager II

Key Responsibilities

• Leads analysis of project opportunities to determine and document requirements; evaluates business cases, feasibility and alternatives; and assesses the relative priority of the project.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, reports, success criteria and controls to track, monitor and report on project costs, timelines and deliverables.
• Facilitates all operational checkpoint activities and leads communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Documents, assesses and resolves all high priority project risks and obstacles as they are encountered.
• Reviews, monitors, and provides guidance on development, testing and implementation plans and activities to ensure support of business requirements and adherence to project methodology standards.

Competencies Required

• Strong leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and achieve results through the efforts of others.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with an ability to effectively interact with and convey information to people who possess varying levels of understanding on applicable topics.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, system development and testing techniques, marketing and communication strategies, and banking operations, systems and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates an Agile mindset and understands the foundations of Agile.
• Demonstrated experience with SAFe scaled Agile Framework or Scrum Org Framework.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) with basic technical knowledge of SQL server data structures, Windows, and .Net framework.
• Exceptional organizational, process and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment and to instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Strategic and problem solving mindset with developed analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• 7-10 years’ experience in the analysis, design, development or implementation of information technology solutions, systems, or products required.
• 5-7 years project and process management experience in the banking or financial services industry preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Scrum Master required.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related field required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Industry recognized project management certification required or 10 years’ as a Project Manager.
• Industry recognized scrum master certification required or 10 years’ as a Scrum Master.