What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Project Manager position at Minnwest Corporation?
Position Summary/Purpose:
Minnwest Bank is looking for a Lead Project Manager to supervise a small project management program and manage medium to large, and often technologically complex, projects. The Lead Project Manager will provide supervision and support to other project managers to create detailed project plans and effectively apply project management frameworks as well as assist in training and development of project managers.
This position will work to refine and continuously improve the Project Management program for Minnwest with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. This role will report to and work closely with the Director of IS/Program Management to understand the strategic plan and schedule projects in alignment with short and long-term strategic goals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to facilitate cooperation across a wide variety of team members and project stakeholders
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Five or more years in project management with software development in Agile and Scrum frameworks
- Familiarity of network infrastructure, Microsoft Server and Office Suites, cloud services, and software development
Preferred Skills/Experience
- BS or BA degree in a related field or PMP/Scrum/Agile professional certification preferred
- Banking or financial services industry experience a plus
The preferred candidate should possess the following:
- Must be able to remain calm under pressure
- Must be able to find creative ways to influence others to accomplish objectives in a timely manner
- Must be able to work in cross functional teams to provide the best solution
- Outstanding collaboration and team building skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
AA/EOE
