Project Manager

Associated Credit Union•Peachtree Corners, GA

6d•$35 - $44

About The Position

The Project Manager leads assigned initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closeout, using established Project Management Office (PMO) standards and governance. The role is accountable for disciplined project delivery aligned with the Credit Union’s strategy, regulatory requirements, budget, timeline, and quality expectations, while supporting stakeholder engagement and organizational readiness. Project complexity, scope, and autonomy vary according to organizational standing and experience. The position coordinates business and technical teams, vendors, and leaders; maintains project plans and documentation; and monitors schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies. It also supports governance and compliance, change readiness, testing, implementation, stabilization, and post-project reviews. The Project Manager provides project-related guidance and maintains working knowledge of Credit Union products, services, policies, and processes relevant to assigned initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of progressive project management experience managing projects of increasing scope and complexity.
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Experience managing project schedules, risks, dependencies, and governance processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and Outlook.
Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects within approved scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations.
Ability to engage and coordinate stakeholders and vendors, manage risks and dependencies, apply governance and compliance requirements, and communicate clearly across audiences.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities, analyze complex situations, and collaborate with accountability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Experience in financial services, a regulated environment, or a similarly complex environment.
Experience with Smartsheet or comparable project management platforms.
Familiarity with Jack Henry Symitar – Episys or similar core banking systems.
Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education or certification.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects through the full lifecycle using approved PMO methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
Develop, maintain, and control project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
Define and manage project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables, including formal change control.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to support timely execution.
Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure projects adhere to governance standards, regulatory requirements, audit expectations, and security controls.
Facilitate decision-making through escalation, issue resolution, and Steering Committee engagement as appropriate.
Maintain accurate project documentation for transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.
Coordinate communication between business owners, technical teams, vendors, and leadership, and provide timely status reporting.
Facilitate project meetings, document outcomes, and track accountability for action items.
Partner with Business Analysts, Learning & Development, Communications, and business leaders on change readiness.
Plan and integrate training, communication, and operational readiness activities into project timelines; validate readiness and support transition stabilization.
Coordinate testing, including UAT planning, defect tracking, and go-live readiness validation.
Support implementation and post-implementation stabilization.
Lead post-project reviews, capture lessons learned, and validate realization of intended benefits.
Provide project-related guidance on timelines, dependencies, delivery constraints, and implementation considerations.
Maintain working knowledge of Credit Union products, services, policies, and operational processes; stay informed about relevant industry trends, delivery practices, and technology impacts.
Comply with applicable regulatory, security, and training requirements, including mandatory learning and compliance activities.