Core Banking Conversion Project Manager | XP2 TO CORELATION KEYSTONE

Financial Staffing Resources, Ltd.•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

DFW Credit Union | Hybrid Have you helped a bank or credit union through a core conversion? A well established DFW credit union is preparing to transition from Fiserv XP2 to Corelation Keystone and is looking for an experienced Core Banking Conversion Project Manager to help lead the initiative from the credit union side. This is not a traditional corporate Project Manager role. We are looking for someone who understands financial institutions, core technology, operational dependencies, vendors, testing, data, and the complexity involved in moving an entire organization from one core platform to another. Bank or credit union experience is required. Credit union experience is strongly preferred. You will serve as a central point of coordination between internal leadership, technology, business departments, Corelation, and third party vendors throughout the conversion. You will help keep timelines, deliverables, testing, integrations, training, and readiness on track from planning through go live and stabilization. This is an opportunity to play a central role in a major transformation and work directly with leadership on one of the credit union’s most important strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Previous bank or credit union experience is required
Credit union experience is strongly preferred
Experience managing or playing a significant role in a financial institution core conversion
Fiserv XP2 experience is strongly preferred
Corelation Keystone experience is highly preferred
Strong understanding of banking operations and core system dependencies
Experience coordinating multiple vendors and internal stakeholders
Strong project planning, communication, and documentation skills
Experience with testing, implementation, UAT, and data validation
Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technology teams, and operational departments
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to keep complex projects moving forward

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is welcome, but not required.
Candidates who have participated in an XP2 to Corelation Keystone conversion.
Candidates with direct Corelation Keystone implementation experience.
Candidates with strong experience converting or implementing other major bank or credit union cores are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Overall planning and coordination of the XP2 to Corelation Keystone conversion
Project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Coordination between Corelation, third party vendors, technology staff, and internal departments
Requirements gathering and departmental readiness
Data mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities
Testing strategy and UAT coordination
Mock conversion planning and execution
Risk, issue, action item, and dependency tracking
Vendor accountability and follow up
Executive level project reporting
Conversion documentation and status communication
Training and organizational readiness
Cutover planning
Go live coordination
Post conversion stabilization