CEC Technology Project Manager Sr

Flagstar Bank • Troy, MI

1d • $77,341 - $125,745

About The Position

The Technology Project Manager Sr leads project teams through the implementation of highly complex, large-scale strategic IT and business initiatives. The role plans, directs, and coordinates departmental technology projects to achieve project goals within prescribed timelines and funding parameters. It has overall responsibility for technology projects that may span multiple business units or the entire enterprise.

The position oversees project implementation, including cost-benefit analysis, work plans, functional and technical designs, construction, testing, and implementation. It works with business partners to gather requirements, define project scope, select solutions, and support operational readiness and adoption of new systems and business processes. The role monitors technical implementation, communicates project status, risks, and issues, and makes recommendations to the Program Manager and senior management. It may also include talent management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (four years or equivalent).
• At least 8 years of experience, or 10 years of comparable experience.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external development projects from inception through successful implementation.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask across multiple small and large projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong understanding of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release/version control, testing methodologies, and deployment management.
• Proficiency with Agile and Waterfall/SDLC methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate and execute work cross-functionally with technical managers, business managers, subject-matter experts, and customers.
• Ability to communicate needs and schedules and ensure plans are in place and standards are followed.
• Excellent verbal and technical-writing communication skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels.
• Ability to coach team members and influence people outside direct authority.
• Ability to establish trust and confidence in business and IT communities.
• Ability to prioritize project workloads alongside ongoing support tasks.
• Strong financial analysis skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Ability to present complex information to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage a project budget.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships through clear communication, proactive collaboration, and cross-functional insight.
• Ability to build trusted internal or external client relationships by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Ability to foster or support a positive work culture and productive environment.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Clarity certification or experience.
• ITIL Foundations certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of implementation for large-scale corporate initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis, work plans, functional and technical designs, construction, testing, and implementation.
• Ensure efficient, high-quality installation of new software and/or systems and monitor technical aspects of project implementation.
• Work with business areas to gather requirements and scope large-scale, complex projects.
• Facilitate selection of business solutions and conduct cost-benefit analyses of alternatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues verbally and in writing, and recommend project decisions to the Program Manager and senior management.
• Coordinate operational-readiness activities with business areas to support adoption of new systems and processes.
• Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions; analyze and resolve problems.
• May perform talent management functions, including employment, performance evaluations, staff development and training, disciplinary actions, succession planning, and ensuring staff compliance.
• Perform special projects and additional duties as required.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance policies and standards, complete required compliance training, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Comprehensive leave program
• Variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards may be included in total compensation.

What This Job Offers

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