Project Manager III

FHLBank • Topeka, KS

75d

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 executing projects as Scrum Master or equivalent.
• Experience in business or system analyst roles.
• Strong sense of team solidarity and goal-oriented mindset.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with implementing financial systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with project portfolio management (PPM) tools.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching small teams.
• Fiscal management, budget planning, estimating, and reporting skills.
• Adaptable customer management skills.
• Ability to identify project risk and manage effectively.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams for project planning and management.
• Manage the successful execution of FHLBank’s projects and initiatives.
• Oversee project planning, estimating, implementation, and post-implementation support.
• Develop and execute cross-functional projects to deliver expected business results.
• Lead a single large project 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