Enterprise Project Manager III, South Bend, IN

1st Source•South Bend, IN

About The Position

The Enterprise Project Manager III manages medium to large projects in a fast-paced environment, using traditional and agile methods. Projects may span multiple business units. The role plans, organizes, and directs project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget while providing business value to users. Responsibilities include allocating resources, scheduling team working sessions, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. The position also trains and mentors junior managers and represents the PMO in engagement with other departments. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, completion of relevant compliance training, and understanding and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Minimal or occasional travel may be needed for meetings, projects, seminars, or training. The job involves use of a PC, phone, and standard office equipment. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, operating a keyboard and office equipment, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional stooping or kneeling and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds may also be required.

Requirements

Fifteen or more years of banking experience and/or experience in a technology environment.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle models.
Knowledge of Agile and traditional project management principles and practices.
Strong balance of business and technical concepts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and team-building skills.
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
Knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain customer trust and confidence.
Ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate messages to varied audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
CAPM or PMP certification.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Ten or more years of experience as a Project Manager managing medium to large projects in a high-tech development environment with multifunctional teams.
Supervisory experience.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Define project scope and schedule, focusing on regular and timely delivery of value.
Develop detailed project plans when applicable and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
Organize and lead project status and working meetings.
Prepare and distribute project progress reports.
Manage project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies, and perform risk analysis to reduce project risks.
Correct deviations from project plans.
Allocate and leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
Manage business unit expectations for project deliverables and stakeholder communications.
Ensure team members have clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Coordinate project team efforts in evaluating new technology.
Manage a combination of medium to large projects and provide updates to the Department Manager as needed.
Train and mentor junior managers and engage with other departments on behalf of the PMO.
Complete compliance training related to the position and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.