Project Manager II-Savings & Membership

Navy Federal Credit Union • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

To plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation. To develop project and product plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements. Defines what the product features should be and prioritizes features on the product roadmap.

Requirements

• Experience leading and/or managing small projects or portions of larger projects.
• Experience participating in, and/or managing, cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects.
• Solid knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis.
• Experience working with all levels of staff, management, and vendors.
• Knowledge and understanding of contracts, including language, intricacies, scope, and risk management.
• Proficiency with PCs and related software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications).
• Strong planning, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated skill in leading, guiding, and mentoring others.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in effectively building relationships with and influence team members, management, vendors, and a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in presenting findings and conclusions clearly and concisely to stakeholders and management.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Navy Federal's, or other financial institutions', operations.
• Working knowledge of Navy Federal's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) standards.
• Extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary project lifecycles for financial institutions.
• Exposure working in an Agile environment (preferably Scaled Agile Framework).
• 2+ years of experience in product management or related roles.
• Experience in managing product backlogs and roadmaps.
• Advanced Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation.
• Defines, develops and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements.
• Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases.
• Develops clear and concise 'big picture' of projects within Navy Federal organizational goals.
• Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training.
• Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans.
• Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables.
• Identifies, communicates, and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern, or cross-organizational that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives.
• Maintains/archives project documentation.
• Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations.
• Sets, manages, and communicates client expectations for the project.
• Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards.
• Identifies, escalates and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules.
• Monitors and controls risks to ensure timelines are met and project goals are attained.
• Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues.
• Provides project status reports to management.
• Ensures success of projects by working closely with Procurement regarding vendor contracts.
• Works closely with Procurement to clearly define and understand contracts, including language, scope, pre- and post-award, contract closure, basic legal aspects, and risk management.
• Manages contracts' quality assurance, including contract administration and execution.
• Manages contract budget, cost control mechanisms and Change control.
• Serves as primary point of contact for project management and related issues.
• Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources, meeting budgetary requirements.
• Allocates project team assignments to ensure accountability, establishes a team environment, manages personnel changes, and executes the training plan.
• Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders.
• Establishes team objectives and assignments, reviews work products, and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance; may provide input to team members' performance appraisals.
• Promotes team building and skills development of project team members.
• Manages multiple, moderately complex projects.
• Solves moderate to complex project-related problems.
• Interacts effectively with managers and division/department management concerning projects.
• Participates with division/department management in researching and selecting vendors.
• Recommends improvements across division/department lines.
• Builds relationships with management and key stakeholders.
• Manages relationships with vendors, including contract definition, monitoring and issue resolution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree