Enterprise Project Manager

University of Illinois Community Credit Union•Champaign, IL

4d•$69,266 - $69,266•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Project Manager leads the planning, development, implementation, and successful completion of strategic projects across UICCU. The role partners with leaders and cross-functional teams to establish project goals, timelines, deliverables, and accountability, while proactively managing risks, priorities, and potential barriers. The position calls for a strong communicator and results-driven leader who can structure complex initiatives, influence and motivate others, manage multiple priorities, and keep projects moving forward. It also supports organizational change, collaboration, continuous improvement, and a positive, inclusive culture. The Enterprise Project Manager models exceptional service to internal and external members and promotes UICCU’s Do More Good culture and core values. The role leads staff and assigns responsibilities for credit union initiatives, projects, enhancements, maintenance, and compliance. It plans and directs projects, including their resource needs, timelines, schedules, budgets, and communications; coordinates team performance and works with departments to maintain schedules and meet needs; monitors progress and communicates status; and prepares detailed project status and compliance reports. The manager identifies process improvements and innovative solutions and administers the credit union’s project management tool. This is a full-time, day-shift position based at the First Street Branch in Champaign, Illinois. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no travel. Starting salary is $69,266, with a stated range of $69,266 to $86,582 based on experience; the position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

Three to five years of similar or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or formal industry certifications, such as project management certifications, in lieu of a degree.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate, influence, or train others.
Ability to foster sound relationships with outside entities and influence or sell ideas or services to others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Industry certifications, such as project management certifications.

Responsibilities

Model exceptional service to internal and external members and promote UICCU’s Do More Good culture, positive work environment, and core values.
Lead staff and assign responsibilities to complete credit union initiatives, projects, enhancements, maintenance, and compliance work on time.
Plan, develop, implement, and direct projects and project plans, including resources, timelines, schedules, budgets, and communications.
Coordinate and oversee the work performance of project team members.
Work with related departments to maintain project schedules and meet needs.
Monitor project progress against established goals and timelines and communicate status to appropriate parties.
Generate detailed reports on project status and compliance.
Identify and implement process improvements and innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational goals.
Administer the credit union’s project management tool and ensure its effective use by project team members.
Escalate issues to Executive Sponsors.