Project Manager

Connexus Credit Union

32d • Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees the project lifecycle, guiding initiatives from initial concept and discovery through planning and execution. Immersed in the work alongside cross-functional teams and leaders, they define scope, goals, timelines, and resource needs while coordinating efforts and proactively addressing risks or roadblocks to keep projects moving forward. By fostering clear communication and alignment among stakeholders, they ensure initiatives stay on track, are delivered efficiently, and achieve their intended outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience is Required.
• 3+ years of related working experience such as Business Analyst, Project Analyst, Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Manager is Required.
• 2+ years of experience working within Financial Services (such as Banking or Credit Unions) is Required.
• Prior experience with waterfall methodologies is Required.
• Compliance and regulatory experience is Required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery (execution) of organizational projects, ranging from three to eight projects at any given time.
• Drives key project decisions by meeting scoped deliverables and outlining risks and issues.
• Assists with the discovery of resources needed to reach objectives and manages resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Prepares budget based on scope of work and resource requirements and tracks project costs to ensure we’re staying within approved budget.
• Analyzes and solves problems that are complex in nature and presents multiple recommendations on solutions.
• Provides transparency, accuracy and appropriate status updates including communicating any variances from scheduled delivery dates.
• Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects ranging in duration from six months to two years on time and within budget and scope.
• Oversees all aspects of projects including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring project progress.
• Works directly with key stakeholders to ensure deliverables fall within the approved scope and budget.
• Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the seamless execution of projects.
• Assists in the creation of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring resource and technical feasibility.
• Develops a detailed project schedule and work plan to monitor and track progress.
• Regularly prepares project status reports for upper management.
• Measures project performance and manages changes to the project scope, schedule and budget using standard techniques.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
• Uses and continually develops leadership skills.
• Comply with all Federal Regulations as they pertain to your job duties, including BSA.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
• Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level