Project Manager - Banking Software Implementation

UFS LLC• Remote, US,

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Navanta empowers community banks and our people to thrive – together. We are a growing company of passionate, talented and driven individuals who care deeply for one another and our customers. As part of a diverse and skilled Product Delivery team for the CRM solution, you will be tasked with providing project management for customer-facing projects primarily for onboarding new Navanta CRM customers, upgrading on premise customers, and change request efforts as needed. You’ll coordinate and ensure completion of projects on time, within a budget and within scope; setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring and summarizing progress of projects. This position works under the leadership of the Senior Director of Product Delivery - CES and in collaboration with other team members across the organization.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Project Management discipline, deliverables, and technologies
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and program simultaneously
Basic understanding of core banking principles and banking application ecosystems
Basic understanding of CRM principles and ability to quickly learn the details of this CRM solution
Ability to create a collaborative environment to effectively plan, organize and drive projects to completion
Demonstrated accountability for achieving project deliverables and business outcomes
Strong sense of ownership for project outcomes, team coordination, and stakeholder satisfaction
Ability to proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, and take action to address them
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Experience managing projects through the full life cycle
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies and best practices
Creative problem-solving capabilities
Passion for learning and professional growth
Commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with our purpose: Empowering Community Banks and our People to Thrive – Together.

Nice To Haves

Professional Project Management (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus
Experience in the financial industry or a technology-focused environment preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria
Align project objectives with organizational strategies and ensure team is clear on project objectives
Identify and manage required resources efficiently and effectively
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for internal and external stakeholders
Provide consistent and clear project updates to internal and external stakeholders
Ensure that the project management deliverables are aligned with evolving PMO standards
Monitor and analyze project performance to ensure the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Implement and manage change control processes when necessary to meet project objectives
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement
Other duties as assigned