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DescriptionOVERVIEW:
The purpose of the Senior Project Manager position is to provide project planning and project management services for all departments within the organization to ensure effective planning for major credit union initiatives and timely, efficient completion of projects. This role requires regular analysis of data and the ability to meet somewhat complex interpersonal, analytical and organizational demands.
The Senior Project Manager position reports into the Members 1st Project Management Office and performs under moderate supervision. The Senior Project Manager demonstrates sufficient working knowledge of project management practices and procedures and applies them effectively. The key responsibilities of this role include initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing assigned business and technology projects in accordance with the Members 1st Project Management Process. The Senior Project Manager partners effectively, building relationships across the organization to engage stakeholders in project governance activities.
EDUCATION:
General and business knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business Management or Technology Associate degree with certifications
EXPERIENCE
5-8 years of professional project management experience
SKILLS:
Strong analytical ability, professional judgement and ingenuity
Ability to demonstrate significant courtesy, tact and diplomacy
Strong ability to motivate and influence others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in managing medium to large scale business and technology projects
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Skilled in the standard concepts, practices and procedures of project management
Skilled in the standard concepts, practices and procedures of organizational change management
Skilled in common business software such as Windows, MS Office
PREFERENCES:
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business Management or Technology
Skilled in financial industry business systems and processes
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Effective knowledge
Accountability and self-management
Teamwork and leadership
Communication
Innovation and problem-solving
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
Ability to sit for extended time periods
Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel
Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objectsThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities