Project Manager
TDECU
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, dependencies, resources, and deliverables.
- Ensure alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
- Identify, track, and communicate critical milestones, risks, action items, decisions, and dependencies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- Communicate effectively to manage expectations, address concerns, and provide project updates to ensure project alignment.
- Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Identify potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth project progression.
- Allocate resources effectively to achieve project goals.
- Monitor resource utilization and adjust as necessary to optimize project performance.
- Manage complex project financials, monitor expenses, and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
- Collaborate with finance teams to track expenditure and make informed decisions.
- Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality results that meet or exceed expectations.
- Implement best practice quality control processes and conduct thorough reviews of project deliverables.
- Facilitate clear and timely communication among project team members and stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver status reports, presentations, and updates to keep all parties informed.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Effectively manage changes in project scope, budget, timelines, or objectives.
- Evaluate the impact of changes and communicate adjustments to relevant parties.
- Lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
- Coach team members on Agile principles and practices and ensure the team adheres to Scrum practices and principles.
- Assist Agile teams in preparing for Program Increment (PI) Planning by facilitating pre‑PI readiness activities, including backlog refinement, dependency identification, capacity planning, and risk assessment.
- Drive Enterprise initiatives by breaking down large-scale projects into smaller, manageable increments, allowing for faster delivery and quicker response to market demands.
- Improve customer experience by encouraging frequent customer feedback and engagement throughout the development process.
- Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements effectively, ensuring that Agile practices align with industry standards and regulations.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration to enhance product development and innovation.
- Emphasize iterative development to create value more frequently and respond quickly to changing market conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent mix of education and work experience required.
- PMP Certification required.
- Agile Project Management certification, such as SSM (SAFe Scrum Master) or equivalent preferred.
- A minimum of four years of progressive work experience in project management on diverse project types is required.
- Project Management work experience in the Financial Industry preferred.
- Results-driven project manager demonstrates a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes through effective leadership and project execution.
- A strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycles, and cloud technologies is highly desirable.
- Experience leading larger teams working on multiple complex projects.
- Proven record of excellent project management and analysis skills.
- Extensive experience in project management methodologies, and techniques with prior experience in Financial Institutions a plus.
- Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Project/Smartsheet, JIRA is essential.
- Ability to confidently engage with staff at all levels to define needs and expectations, collaborate on projects, and communicate effectively to drive results.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to work confidentially when needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementAgile project managementfinancial managementrisk assessmentresource allocationquality controlIT systemssoftware development lifecyclecloud technologiesproject analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilityflexibilityresults-driven
Certifications
PMP CertificationAgile Project Management certificationSSM (SAFe Scrum Master)