Project Manager

KEMBA Financial Credit Union•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned project initiatives from inception to closure, following standard Project Management Methodologies.

Requirements

3-5 years of project management experience, including Technology and Business projects
3 years of Banking or Financial industry experience
Undergraduate degree or higher in Business or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated success in driving projects from inception to completion
Proven experience concurrently managing multiple projects
Demonstrated success working in a matrixed environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and direction
Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
Proven ability to work independently
Experience soliciting, and documenting Business Requirements
Thorough understanding of standard Project Management Fundamentals and project life cycle
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Strong negotiation skills
High level of competence with MS Office, MS Project, and MS Visio

Responsibilities

Concurrently manages small to mid-size projects through all phases of the project life cycle using project management best practices go ensure projects are completed in a timely, cost-effective, and quality manner.
Develops and maintains detailed project plans, status reports, and other related project documentation.
Collaborates with Project Management team to identify project risks, develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Partners with Sponsor and Project Stakeholders to establish Project Success Criteria and track and report on project successes.
Creates project reporting such as project status reports and milestone reports.
Clearly communicates the overall project deliverables and status to all project team members, both internal and external.
Collaborates with project sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure that project requirements and plan are in alignment with agreed upon project objectives and budget
Partners with project sponsor to actively manage and report on project budget
Participates in project scoping activities
Performs all duties in a manner that is fully compliant with applicable industry regulations as well as KEMBA policy and procedures
Develops an understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, policies, and operational procedures
On a self-direct basis, continues to improve individual level of competency through training and certification on established educational programs
Relates to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: Communicates with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
Responds appropriately to criticism from a supervisor
Performs other duties as required by management