Associate Enterprise Project Manager
Founders Federal Credit Union• Lancaster, SC, US, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Founders Federal Credit Union helps our members attain their financial goals. Our innovative services, convenient locations, and friendly employees are dedicated to our members and their financial future. Founders Federal Credit Union is strongly committed to providing the highest level of quality service to our members. We realize our outstanding, dedicated employees make it all happen. Are you an entry level Project Manager looking to advance your career in a stable, growing organization? If so, this position may be the right fit for you! We are looking for a dedicated individual with project coordinator experience to join our Enterprise Project team as an Associate Enterprise Project Manager located on site at our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, SC.
Requirements
- Current experience as a project coordinator or experience as a project resource on large credit union projects.
- Must have the ability to coordinate and direct internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of assigned projects.
- Ability to recognize problems and evaluate alternatives to find solutions using a variety of different techniques.
- Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and document technical information to non-technical audiences.
- The successful candidate should demonstrate skills in leading projects ensuring project due dates are met with appropriate follow-up and reporting.
- Associate Enterprise Project Manager must have the ability to work with the project team to thoroughly document, research and resolve project related questions or concerns.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead meetings and teams comprised of vendors, technical and non-technical peers, and business owners.
- Pre-employment credit verification, background check, and drug screen is required.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of previous financial institution experience with a thorough understanding of credit union processes and procedures preferred.
- Experience in utilizing project-related software like Smartsheet and Microsoft Project is preferred; training will be provided for the qualified candidate.
- CAPM or PMP certification preferred or must attain certification within 18 months of hire.
- Experience or participation with the creation of business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Managing small-scale projects, potentially multiple at one time.
- Defining project scope and requirements in collaboration with Enterprise Project Managers and the business, ensuring stakeholder inclusion.
- Managing changes to project scope, schedule, and costs, and informing stakeholders of impactful changes.
- Reporting on project status and escalating to management as necessary, ensuring project visibility.
- Proactively engaging project sponsors, business owners, and stakeholders for successful project outcomes.
- Coordinating vendor selection, management, and due diligence with the assistance of EPMs.
- Ensuring necessary execution of test plans for projects are completed as part of the project implementation process.
- Creating, maintaining, and updating project documentation in relation to EPM Governance and EPM Framework guidelines.
- Ensuring all project requests are accurately entered into the portfolio management tool and approved prior to project initiation.
- Maintaining project schedule, RAID Logs, and expenses for assigned projects, and communicating critical issues to stakeholders and management.
- Following documented change control procedures and processes, and updating project scope if necessary.
- Working with project resources to ensure the team is evaluating legal and compliance impact related to assigned projects.
- Protecting company data, respecting and protecting the privacy of information, and its integrity and confidentiality.
- Adhering to the principle of least privilege to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to critical systems or sensitive data.
- Attending conferences and training as required to gain proficiency.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive income
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family-oriented culture that values work/life balance
- Retirement Plan (401k with employer contributions + Pension Plan fully funded by FFCU)
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (at no cost to employee)
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and children
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
- Long Term Care Plan
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement to assist with furthering education
- Certifications - Assistance with achieving and maintaining
- Fit Founders Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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