Sr IT Project Manager

SouthState Bank

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions. We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

Requirements

Understanding of project management best practices, methodologies, lifecycle.
Applied knowledge of waterfall and agile project management tools
Ability to professionally manage self as well as indirectly manage and mentor more junior IT PMO resources.
A strong self-starter, takes initiative, can easily see the big picture to analyze, summarize, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Experience with data management, data mapping, data modeling, and governance.
Keen understanding of risk management & regulatory demands.
Experience in Information Technology, including medium to high-level of proficiency related to IT terminology, operations, and functions.
A consummate professional, a polished presence with the ability to work effectively cross-boundaries with key stakeholders and the leadership team.
Ability to challenge opinions with confidence and professionalism.
Collaborative style with ability to quickly build trust and credibility.
Need to work effectively in a matrix organization/environment.
Expert PC skills (Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word)
At least ten years of proven Project Manager experience required.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CSM, and/or SAFE certifications are highly desirable.
ITIL Foundations

Responsibilities

Manage IT projects with a high to critical level of risk / regulatory oversight.
Indirectly manage and/or oversee IT Analysts on project tasks.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and updating of IT Project Management standards and procedure as needed.
Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to identify, document, and resource requirements.
Manage projects with high-level of Project Management rigor (i.e., PMBoK/industry standards)
Responsible to ensure supporting Project Collateral is created in adherence to IT Project Management standards and procedures. This will include the creation of the collateral itself.
Positively guide and Influence cross-functional project teams through issue and risk management.
Manage IT technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
Manage multiple projects at any given time and time horizon of projects generally range from medium to long term with little to no supervision.
Oversee daily project activity.
May use traditional waterfall, agile, Scaled Agile, or a mixture of project management techniques.
Identify and coordinate the mitigation of project risks.
Identify and coordinate the resolution of project issues.
Manage and escalate program issues to their IT PMO Manager, Director of IT PMO, and IT Leadership as needed.
Develop and report upon KPIs to IT Program Managers, IT Project Managers, and IT Leadership.
Monitor and report on project status to IT Program Managers, IT PMO Manager, IT Leadership, and Bank Leadership.
Other duties as assigned.