VP, Project Management

Bank OZK•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

As VP, Project Management and a member of Bank OZK’s enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) team, you will lead various project teams to achieve specific business objectives of the Bank. You will orchestrate project activities throughout the lifecycle, including planning, monitoring, and execution, to deliver high value business and technology solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
4+ years of work experience leading formal, professional-level projects required
Ability to set goals and build group morale and commitment.
Ability to convey project expectations and monitor delegated activities.
Ability to understand the business implications of tactical decisions.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Innovative and insightful leader with strong observation skills and attention to detail, capable of leading a team to success
Possesses a high degree of behavioral aptitude specifically pertaining to leadership, communication, attitude, ethics, professional maturity, and cultural/situational awareness.
Demonstrates effective project management skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail
Possesses an exceptional ability to think in a tactical nature, recall details/facts, maintain current and accurate information, and discern potential problems or challenges
Talent for translating big-picture goals into effective actions

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Define, document, and adhere to project scope, utilizing change management processes when needed
Create and follow a work breakdown structure or similar project timeline/schedule, creating momentum and sustaining forward progress
Monitor resources assigned to the project (bandwidth, performance issues, etc.)
Document, track, and mitigate project-related risks and issues
Document and track project-related decisions, action items, and other project-related artifacts
Complete detailed, timely, succinct, and accurate documentation of meeting notes and other related items
Facilitate project meetings in an organized and efficient manner (e.g., agendas, goals, decisions to be made)
Organize, track, and report user acceptance testing
Communicate, both verbally and in writing, status and risks to senior and executive management and other business line leaders in a concise and factual manner
Consistently demonstrate an expert level of project management skill/knowledge and the ability to operate in accordance with Bank OZK’s defined project management methodology, program and procedures
Drive teams to collaborate and successfully complete projects on schedule and within scope (budget tracking as determined)
Effectively manage two to four, or more projects concurrently with minimal supervision
Demonstrate ability to grasp a project’s subject matter to maximize oversight effectiveness
Possess an exceptional ability to think in a tactical nature, recall details/facts, maintain current and accurate information, and discern potential problems or challenges
Possess a high degree of behavioral aptitude specifically pertaining to leadership, communication, attitude, ethics, professional maturity, and cultural/situational awareness.
Demonstrate effective project management skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail
Drive results in a professional manner to accomplish business objectives
Enthusiastically embrace, support, and model the bank’s values and mission
Ensure compliance with Bank OZK and internal/external regulatory policy, procedures, and guidelines