IT Project Manager

This position requires the candidate work on-site at the headquarter office in Los Angeles, CA.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The experienced Project Manager manages key bank projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.

The successful candidate will work directly with bank personnel to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with departments throughout the bank to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and meet the requirements of the bank’s acquisition processes.

The candidate with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or 2-4 years of experience as a Project Manager in a banking environment are preferred. Familiar with a variety of the banking concepts, practices, and procedures are a plus. The candidate must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of tasks, and lead the work of other team members. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to the Chief Information Officer.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship between relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Project manager requirements:

• Proven working experience in project management
• Previous experience with banking applications and systems
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with project management software tools

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in banking preferred