Sr. Project Manager

UMB Bank•Kansas City, MO

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The UMB Governance organization within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is comprised of IT leaders, project managers, architects, software engineers, and analysts coming from diverse background and experiences. Functionally, the Governance Organization provides guidance and oversight to IT processes, projects, capacity, and risk management functions to ensure appropriate strategies, policies and controls are executed effectively and efficiently. We share a strong commitment to ensure our enterprise-level systems are performing at peak capacity and we believe in fully supporting each other to achieve this goal. As a Senior Project Manager , you will lead multiple enterprise projects interacting with cross-functional teams comprised of internal & external technical contributors, IT managers and various other stakeholders. You will serve as the liaison with project sponsors, vendors and will facilitate continuous communication and manage expectations. You will be expected to coordinate the resolution of complex issues and challenging situations. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership . This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO. How you’ll spend your time: Managing multiple projects across data analytics and/or digital banking programs. Developing business case for executive review and approval of new projects. Working with project team and stakeholders to establish consensus on project scope, deliverables, and outcomes. Planning, monitoring, adjusting, and communicating the project’s schedule. Identifying constraints, risks and coordinating problem resolution of complex issues. Tracking, measuring, and reporting on project status and progress. Coordinating with IT resource managers and implementation partners to ensure the project has proper staffing during each phase/sprint of the SDLC. Ensuring project methodology, standards, processes, and procedures are followed throughout the life of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline AND at least 8 years of IT project management experience.
Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project methodologies.
Proficiency utilizing a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (i.e. Sciforma, MS Project, etc.).
Knowledge and experience in financial services process/workflow including data management, card transactions, core banking deposits and customer processing, loan processing, payments, and fraud management.
Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States.
Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of management experience.
PMP certification.
Knowledge of various systems/applications (i.e TA System, SharePoint )

Responsibilities

Managing multiple projects across data analytics and/or digital banking programs.
Developing business case for executive review and approval of new projects.
Working with project team and stakeholders to establish consensus on project scope, deliverables, and outcomes.
Planning, monitoring, adjusting, and communicating the project’s schedule.
Identifying constraints, risks and coordinating problem resolution of complex issues.
Tracking, measuring, and reporting on project status and progress.
Coordinating with IT resource managers and implementation partners to ensure the project has proper staffing during each phase/sprint of the SDLC.
Ensuring project methodology, standards, processes, and procedures are followed throughout the life of the project.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
a 401(k) matching program
annual incentive pay
paid holidays
a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
adoption assistance
an employee assistance program
fitness reimbursement
tuition reimbursement
an associate wellbeing program
an associate emergency fund
various associate banking benefits