Manager, Project Management - Commercial Payments

Commerce Bank

114d • $102,500 - $139,000

About The Position

The main purpose of this job is to lead cross functional projects, initiatives and processes within Commercial Payments targeted at increasing leverage within the organization. Support transformation projects within the organization. Define and create complex projects to provide repeatable processes, tools, and frameworks to meet Commercial Payments Blue Chip priorities. Support line of business teams to drive key projects across the organization to create templates and consistent ways of operating across each line of business. Work closely with senior management regarding prioritization of projects within their business line and across the department. Operate as a liaison for departments outside of Commercial Payments to articulate strategies, priorities and represent the focus of resources. Collaborate with other Project Management leads, senior management, and other project management offices in developing and reviewing project management methodologies. Coordinate across cross-functional teams and drive repeatable processes. Define initiatives, project scope, develop business requirements, and assess resource availability (planning). Perform tasks necessary to complete projects (analysis/implementation) and remove impediments as needed. Develops project documentation, monitor project cost vs. budget, measure return on investment, and communicate change across broader team. Management of Project Managers and Business Analyst members enabling them to meet project objectives. Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and manage department workflow with guidance on departmental projects/issues, and provide coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs. Perform all necessary management functions, including hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations and disciplinary action as required. Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members effectively. Support budget management, planning and expenditure. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the project management field, including best practices.
• Strong knowledge of the sales and payments industry, including best practices.
• Ability to manage software implementation and/or development projects.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient.
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support transformation projects within the organization.
• Define and create complex projects to provide repeatable processes, tools, and frameworks.
• Support line of business teams to drive key projects across the organization.
• Work closely with senior management regarding prioritization of projects.
• Operate as a liaison for departments outside of Commercial Payments.
• Collaborate with other Project Management leads and senior management.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and drive repeatable processes.
• Define initiatives, project scope, develop business requirements.
• Perform tasks necessary to complete projects and remove impediments.
• Develop project documentation, monitor project cost vs. budget.
• Manage Project Managers and Business Analyst members.
• Lead, mentor and motivate team members.
• Perform management functions including hiring and evaluations.
• Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members.
• Support budget management, planning and expenditure.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid personal time.
• Career development.
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees