Project Manager III

Financial Intelligence From Fhlbank Topeka • Topeka, KS

75d • Remote

About The Position

At an advanced level of proficiency, provide leadership to cross-functional teams to plan and manage the successful execution of FHLBank's projects and other initiatives in support of strategic business objectives and ongoing operations. This includes project planning, estimating, implementation, and post-implementation support for internally developed and third-party applications. This is a senior level Project Manager role expected to develop and execute cross-functional projects and successfully deliver the expected business results for one or more strategic initiatives. Lead a single large project or multiple moderately sized projects concurrently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• PMP, SAFe CSM Scrum Certification or equivalent agile certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and/or certifications.
• Five to eight years of project management experience managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Minimum of two years of experience in banking and financial systems.
• Experience as Scrum Master or in business/system analyst roles.
• Strong goal orientation and team solidarity.
• Experience with implementing financial systems and Microsoft technologies.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching small teams.
• Strong multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fiscal management, budget planning, estimating, and reporting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project portfolio management (PPM) tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Plan and manage projects in support of strategic business objectives.
• Oversee project planning, estimating, implementation, and post-implementation support.
• Develop and execute cross-functional projects.
• Lead large or multiple moderately sized projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Bankwide incentive compensation program.
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match.
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer, and bereavement leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes.
• Summer hours.
• Onsite café.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree