Project Manager

The Project Manager (PM) works with various stakeholders at different levels of the organization to manage projects and improve transparency. This role is responsible to plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the projects life-cycle from inception through post-implementation. The PM will develop project plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements. The PM will work on business and technology related project.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation
• Defines, develops, and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules
• Works with the business groups to determine and understand business requirements
• Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, and implementation phases
• Develops clear and concise "big picture" of projects within First Harvest Credit Union organizational strategic goals
• Ability to lead technology related projects.
• Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans
• Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables
• Experience in
• Identifies, communicates, and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern, or cross-organizational issues that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives
• Maintains/archives project documentation
• Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with business owner's and executive sponsor's expectations
• Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards
• Facilitates project team, client, and vendor meetings for the resolution of project issues
• Provides project status reports to management and for board meetings
• Serves as a primary point of contact for the project and related issues
• Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
• Promotes team building and skills development of project team members
• Manages multiple small to medium size projects with various levels of complexity
• Participates in developing, modifying, and executing department policies, standards, and processes
• Provides guidance on issues having department and/or organization-wide impact
• Works on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and competing priorities
• Negotiates with or influences division/department management to facilitate project resolution within timelines and budget constraints
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• At least 3 years of experience working for a credit union is preferred.
• PMP certification
• 4+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• 4+ years of experience with managing SDLC Waterfall and Agile methodology projects.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis
• Expertise developing and managing relationships across business units and the organization
• Extensive experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring others in a constantly changing and challenging environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in producing desired results and achieving goals and objectives
• Ability to effectively communicate and have high comfort level working with team members across the organization including the C-Suite.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop adeptness in credit union software programs
• Highly proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Business attire is required

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands require a person to sit or stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive hand movements on a keyboard.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position. If you need to request and accommodation please contact Talent Services at 856-232-9000 ext. 5104 or via email to TalentServices@firstharvestcu.com.
First Harvest Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled