Project Manager

Capital Credit Union•De Pere, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Upholds the Credit Union’s mission of “We do the right thing one member, one employee, and one experience at a time to strengthen the communities we serve” by leading cross departmental projects, programs, and initiatives to fulfill the projects’ objectives and meet stakeholders’ expectations in accordance with Credit Union strategy, commitments, and goals. Accountabilities and responsibilities will span the project life cycle and across the ten knowledge areas including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. Position requires a good understanding of technology as well as a number of non-technical, soft skills including strong leadership, motivation, communication, organization, prioritization, adaptability, and problem-solving. Position collaborates closely with CCU leadership and the business units to define scope, overcome roadblocks, and achieve organizational success.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in management, business, or related field required
3+ years previous experience in IT, project management, administration, or related field
Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio
Working knowledge of program/project management software such as Microsoft Project, Planview PPM Pro, etc.
Knowledgeable in project management methodology and techniques, performance evaluation, and change management principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Treats all members and co-workers with dignity and respect
Builds a bridge between diverse stakeholders who may have different backgrounds, levels of expertise, perspectives, and interests
Assists the Project Sponsor with developing project charter and defining the main objectives of the project, its purpose, its scope, deliverables, and resource requirements
Evaluates and determines which project management methodologies and techniques are best suited for the project
Reviews contracts, statements of work, and agreements to determine deliverables and impact to projects
Develops project plans with controls for scope, resources, cost, timelines, risk, quality issues, and communications
Outlines key deliverables and milestones and identifies the necessary work breakdown structure that must be completed to achieve each
Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors and serves as a point of contact for the teams to ensure synergy and seamless execution of projects, programs, and initiatives.
Delegates work to those best positioned to complete it and ensures that tasks are finished as scheduled.
Monitors the progress of a project and ensures that key milestones are reached.
Performs quality control on the project throughout to maintain the standards expected.
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
Identifies and manages potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects.
Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
Able to identify and present multiple effective options for how to progress with the project when roadblocks arise.
Manages changes to ensure project goals are achieved.
Conducts project postmortems to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.