Project Manager

First Bank & Trust•Brookings, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This person coordinates and directs projects to ensure successful research and/or implementation. This person works with various areas of the organization to define project objectives, research solutions, and coordinate tasks and resources to achieve optimum results. First Bank & Trust has remained an independent community institution over the years and employs almost 700 people. The company values its culture, which is built around 9 core principles, fostering a collaborative and enjoyable work experience. Employees are considered like family and are also part owners.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
Two years of related experience in project management, operations management, business analysis, or IT systems or the equivalent
Strong organizational skills
Analytical skills
Judgment skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent business relationship skills
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities under pressures of deadlines

Nice To Haves

Solid working knowledge of bank support systems, Microsoft Office, and other Microsoft tools
General knowledge of accounting as well as financial standards, practices, and budgeting

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects according to project management methodology, planning tasks, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress in order to support the design, integration, testing, and implementation of process-improvement solutions to business initiatives.
Monitor and report on project performance, including resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline conformance.
Based on this knowledge, communicate performance and recommend solutions to project team, end users, managers, and third-party vendors as appropriate.
Facilitate, produce, and update task lists, meeting notes, agendas, budget templates, project-status documents, and communications as necessary and as related to assigned projects.
Facilitate project teams to clearly define and ensure accurate interpretation of business needs.
Demonstrate continuous effort to contribute to process improvement, operational efficiency, and superior customer service.
Perform work by determining priorities, analyzing alternatives, and selecting applicable methods and procedures for completion with limited supervision.
Ensure practices adhere to compliance standards as well as ensure assigned projects conform to compliance guidance.
Attend applicable meetings and training sessions as directed by management.
Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits (generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
Optional access to additional life, disability, and other forms of insurance
401(k) & ESOP Profit Sharing (match of up to 7% of your contributions to your retirement account)
Wellness Program (The Healthy Way Program incentivizes gym membership and hosts educational programs and challenges throughout the year)
Education (Student loan repayment assistance program)
Tuition reimbursement
Robust internal training program that goes beyond onboarding
Job shadowing
Mentorship program
Volunteer Service Hours (16 hours paid time to volunteer)
In-house Childcare & Preschool (Kid's World childcare and preschool in Brookings is available for the children and grandchildren of employees)