Project Specialist

This is a hybrid role based in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the Raleigh office on average 5-10 days a month, or as needed based on project requirements.

About the role

This position provides administrative support to projects within a department or function. You will support Project Managers and Program Managers across the project management lifecycle, including creating and maintaining project plans, tracking progress, and preparing reports for clients or stakeholders. Collaboration with both internal and external parties is essential, along with maintaining documentation, resolving daily issues, and performing key tasks to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains project plans, detail, and reporting in conjunction with associates, business units, and external parties such as clients or vendors.
• Coordinates meetings and gathers all necessary information for assigned projects.
• Performs various operational and administrative tasks to facilitate project success, including tracking progress, resolving issues, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Assists in the management of finances, logistics, and agendas.
• Produces reports based on performance tracking, data analysis, and project cash flow, identifying potential issues and areas for improvement.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains project-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness while addressing discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in administrative roles in a business environment, or High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in administrative roles in a business environment.
• Experience working in both waterfall and agile environments.
• Experience participating in and supporting projects, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, managing budgets and invoices, and preparing project artifacts for audits.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across business, IT, and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Financial Services.
• 2 years of experience participating in project administration or management.
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Clarity, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and Teams.

Benefits

First Citizens Bank offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed benefits program to meet the needs of associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.