PROJECT MANAGER - HEADQUARTERS

STAR Financial Bank•Fort Wayne, IN

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank with over 80 years of experience, known for its quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative technology. The bank is committed to community partnership and upholding core values such as Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What’s Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success, and Remaining Independent. STAR Financial Bank is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusivity for all employees and applicants. The Project Manager position is part of a hybrid work model, combining in-office and remote work.

Requirements

Experience working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and Project Management software.
Knowledge and experience in implementing project management processes, methodologies, and tasks.
Strong analytical skills for use in analysis, interpretation, and application of statistical data.

Responsibilities

Manage projects on a day-to-day basis, ensuring project team members are held accountable for implementing on time, within budget, and to the required scope and quality.
Support all business areas, including IT, with multiple projects/initiatives as assigned.
Participate in the ongoing development of project management processes, including risk and issue management, dependency management, status reporting, benefits realization, and change control.
Collaborate with a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, and vendors to successfully deliver projects/initiatives within established deadlines.
Actively contribute to the project document repository through project updates, reports, presentations, and other project artifacts as required.
Practice timely and proactive decision-making and accountability to ensure the project meets objectives while embracing a Continuous Improvement Culture.
Provide regular project status updates to interested parties, including immediate escalation of key issues where necessary, utilizing Project Management software solutions (Smartsheet).
Oversee the identification and tracking of project risks and issues, establish target resolution dates, and execute mitigation plans.
Effectively manage cross-departmental communication with a focus on potential barriers to maintain alignment across the organization.
Initiate after-action project reviews, benefits realization, and ensure lessons learned from the project are integrated into future projects.