Sr. Project Manager

Description SUMMARY: The role of the Project Manager is to discover and define various company-wide projects, build and deploy project plans, assist in executing project plans and reporting progress of these plans on a consistent basis. This position combines critical/strategic thinking, organizational skills, leadership and project management experience to visualize, plan, execute and complete projects within specific deadlines and budgetary limits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: - Oversees all aspects of critical strategic-level projects and initiatives including, due diligence, planning, execution and completion - Collaborates with senior/executive management to define and refine strategic objectives and initiatives - Collaborates across business units to gain consensus for project selection, prioritization and delivery - Defines project scope, objectives, resources, timing and deliverables that support the established business goals - Focuses on process improvements, systems selection and implementation, system integrations (mergers & acquisitions) and maintenance/replacement of existing systems - Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within established budgets - Identifies and assesses risk profiles of projects, and develops mitigation strategies to monitor and attenuate risks throughout the project life cycle - May serve as the primary point of contact with vendors, contractors and internal leadership during negotiations related to systems selection, implementation, and integration - Coordinates with other leaders to help manage and report on lower criticality projects and initiatives. - Defines and track key performance indicators (KPI's) to assess project progress, challenges and outcomes - Provides project plans, updates and reports to the COO as needed - Efficiently summarize and present complex ideas and/or data into a format that is easily understood by all levels of the organization - Acts as a liaison to expedite projects or problem resolution as it relates to on-going programs/ projects - Completes other projects and duties as required. - Completes all mandatory and elective training. - Maintains compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in Business with experience or certification in LEAN/Six Sigma/TQM/Kaizen - Project Management Institute Certification (PMI) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience building, or re-engineering business process for efficiency, improved customer experience, lower risk, etc. - Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills - Must have experience creating and delivering concise presentation decks to management EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Business with experience or certification in LEAN/Six Sigma/TQM/Kaizen Project Management Institute Certification (PMI) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience building, or re-engineering business process for efficiency, improved customer experience, lower risk, etc. Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills Must have experience creating and delivering concise presentation decks to management Experienced negotiator (contract/people/conflict resolution) Experience using various project management software Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet navigation/research, and Outlook is expected Knowledge of bank products and services preferred Must be able to read/interpret specialized documents, such as contracts, agreements & policies Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously Reliable, regular a