Emerging Products & Project Management - Owensboro, KY

Independence Bank • Owensboro, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Products & Project Management position researches, recommends, and manages the implementation of bank initiatives involving emerging technology, products, and services, as well as changes in the regulatory landscape. The role manages initiatives from planning through implementation, addressing obstacles, maintaining established timelines, coordinating project team members, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and evaluating performance. It reports to the EVP/Chief Operating Officer and regularly interacts with executive leadership. The position is not eligible for remote work and is based in an indoor, environmentally controlled office setting.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field is required.
• At least five years of project or program management experience within the financial services industry is required.
• At least seven years of banking experience is required.
• Computer experience is required.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to executive leaders.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with core providers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Systems and Operations Management to optimize application implementation and utilization.
• Lead moderate- to large-scale initiatives aligned with the bank’s operational goals and project management structure.
• Coordinate across business units, IT, Business Systems, Legal, Risk, and Compliance to deliver new products, processes, and system upgrades.
• Document projects to mitigate risks, monitor compliance, and manage operational changes.
• Track and report on project budgets, technology forecasts, and business case viability.
• Monitor emerging products and technology in the financial industry.
• Recommend new products, services, and technology for implementation in the current environment.
• Stay informed about pending and enacted regulatory changes and research and recommend proactive system and process modifications to remain efficient and compliant.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Independence Bank invests more than $1 million each year in its communities.
• The company describes its culture as one that supports employee growth, authenticity, enjoyment, and feeling valued, and mentions employee celebrations, gifts, and trips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior