Project Manager II

Gate City Bank•Fargo, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager II is responsible for independently leading project teams in the delivery of medium to moderately complex projects by applying and adapting established project management procedures and best practices to achieve successful outcomes for the Bank. This role involves facilitating project meetings, driving alignment on decisions, managing stakeholder expectations, and developing project schedules and resource plans. The Project Manager II will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle, managing scope, schedule, resources, cost, and changes. They will also manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, monitor vendor deliverables, and prepare status reports. Additionally, this role requires leading cross-functional project teams, demonstrating ownership of project outcomes, and delivering exceptional service experiences. Other duties include building effective working relationships, demonstrating reliability and accountability, complying with bank policies, maintaining attention to detail, and exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.); 4-6 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of Project Management principles and project lifecycles.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage medium to moderately complex projects, including project scope, schedule, resources, risks and dependencies.
Proven ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing projects in a technology or banking environment preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate project meetings, drive alignment on decisions, actions, and next steps, and manage stakeholder expectations by escalating issues and changes when appropriate.
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and status reports to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of medium to moderately complex projects throughout the project lifecycle, including project scope, schedule, resources, cost, and changes.
Apply established project management processes, standards, and tools, while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution within defined scope and escalation of higher-risk items.
Monitor and manage vendor deliverables during project implementations.
Prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
Lead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability for project deliverables and timelines, demonstrating ownership of project outcomes.
Deliver a consistently exceptional service experience for both team members and customers.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members, leaders, customers, and external partners.
Demonstrate reliability and accountability in attendance to support operational needs and service expectations.
Comply with all Gate City Bank policies, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all responsibilities.
Exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in a fast‑paced environment.