Responsible for managing all aspects of small complexity projects which may contain a technical or software implementation component
Leads the successful execution of assigned projects through all project phases including Planning, Execution, Testing, Monitoring, and Close
Utilizes appropriate project disciplines, templates, and tools
Responsible for assessing the progress of the project and escalating any issues that arise
Accountable for successful completion of an assigned project on-time and within budget
Serves as a focal point for communications between the project team and our Financial Institution clients
Assigned small-sized projects
May be responsible for multiple projects
Has a general understanding of a business segment or function
Responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects assigned
Provides recurring project portfolio updates and project status reports on assigned projects
Generally, works under deadlines
Gathers requirements, defines project scope and deliverables, develops project plans and schedules, manages project resources, and ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget
Leads cross-functional teams, coordinates project activities, and communicates project progress to stakeholders
Responsible for the continuous improvement of the project management methodology, templates, tools, and processes utilized by keeping up with current industry standards and practices as published by the Project Management Institute organization
Responsible for identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues that arise during project execution, and ensuring that project documentation is complete and up to date

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Proven ability to drive work to completion (execution ownership)
Evidence in generating and managing Work breakdown structures (WBS), MS Project schedules and dependencies, action items, risk, and issue tracking
Curiosity and leverage of AI as a productivity multiplier
Experience communicating with multiple stakeholder types (team members, external customers, leadership)
Hands-On experience with project management tools and tool proficiency
Experience with tools like: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar
Real experience with risk, issues & problem solving
Evidence of structured problem‑solving under pressure
Evidence of scenarios where they have made decisions and took action to resolve issues and mitigate risks
Process discipline + improvement mindset
Experience working within a defined delivery framework for projects such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid
Evidence of comfort documenting and standardizing ways of working
Experience in financial services, payments, data, or marketing technology environments
CAPM or PMP certification (or progress toward certification)

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage
401K with company match
generous PTO allowance
life insurance
employee assistance
pet insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementwork breakdown structuresrisk trackingissue trackingproject planningschedulingexecution ownershipproblem solvingprocess improvementdelivery frameworks

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcuriositystakeholder managementdecision makingteam coordinationadaptabilitystructured problem-solvingtime managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCAPM certificationPMP certification