Associate, Technical Project Management

Banco Santander•Austin, TX

10d•$84,375 - $140,000

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: The Associate, Technical Project Management leads and motivates a team of professionals and is accountable for the overall schedule and quality of deliverable. The incumbent manages and oversees the end to end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of medium to high business complexity (involving multiple systems interfaces that are highly visible to the organization). Develops project plans to meet prescribed objectives. Identifies and implements solutions resolving issues to maintain timelines and achieve agreed upon deliverables. Serves as liaison between team members and functional area management. Gathers and disseminates information. Coordinates activities and resources for assigned projects. Monitors risk factors, issues, actions items and progress. Prepares reports for management. Participates in project meetings; follows up on deliverables, coordinating potential issues, documenting policies, procedures and communications for the project.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent - Required.
5+ Years Managing technical projects - Required.
Proven ability to motivate teams and drive a common goal.
Proven track record of successful technical project delivery.
Strong project management and quality assurance skills.
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with other team members across the Bank.
Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Proven working experience as a project manager in the information technology sector.

Nice To Haves

PMP: Project Management Professional - Preferred.
CSM: Scrum Master certification - Preferred.
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Leads and motivates a team of professionals and is accountable for the overall schedule and quality of deliverable.
Manages and oversees the end to end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of medium to high business complexity (involving multiple systems interfaces that are highly visible to the organization).
Develops project plans to meet prescribed objectives.
Identifies and implements solutions resolving issues to maintain timelines and achieve agreed upon deliverables.
Serves as liaison between team members and functional area management.
Gathers and disseminates information.
Coordinates activities and resources for assigned projects.
Monitors risk factors, issues, actions items and progress.
Prepares reports for management.
Participates in project meetings; follows up on deliverables, coordinating potential issues, documenting policies, procedures and communications for the project.