The role of the Senior Project Manager is to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects according to ONB’s established project management methodology. In conjunction with Project Sponsors, the Sr. PM defines the project’s objectives, success criteria, and scope, schedule, and budget constraints. The Sr. PM also builds the project team and directs their efforts to ensure that project objectives are met or exceeded according to plan, per quality standards. 

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $51,700/yr - $121,300/yr plus bonus. The base salary indicated for this position reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States. Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountability 1: Comprehensive Project Lifecycle Management 

• Direct and manage projects from beginning to end, using processes outlined in the five PMI Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling, and Closing
• Define project objective, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with the project’s sponsors
• Develop the project charter, roadmap, and detailed project/task plan. Depending on the project, develop unique plans for client experience, communication, testing, training, change management, and/or configuration management

Key Accountability 2: Stakeholder Communication, Team Leadership, and Agile Integration

• Apply agile practices when working with scrum teams and assist with cultivating agile at ONB
• Effectively communicate project expectations to project sponsors, steering committee, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner
• Serve as the project’s liaison with project stakeholders
• Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members. Influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Develop and grow business relationships that are vital to the success of the project

Key Accountability 3: Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, and Continuous Improvement

• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. With support from project sponsors, negotiate the acquisition of staffing and project resources needed to complete the project, including both internal and external resources (third-party contractors/consultants)
• Apply change, risk, and resource management
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identify project risks and issues and determine resolution and mitigation plans
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Prepare project dashboards, proposals, and presentations, and communicate this information to project sponsors, executives, team members, and stakeholders
• Conduct post-implementation lessons learned discussions and document successful project elements and recommendations for future improvement opportunities
• Support the development of best practices and tools for project execution and management

Key Competencies for Position

• Develops Talent - Develops team members' effectiveness in their current and future roles through development activities.  Identifies issues, continuously provides coaching, mentoring, feedback and support to aid in building trust, development and promotability.  Identifies the right people for the right role while leveraging diversity.
• Promotes Change - Drives change within team.  Communicates what needs to change, why and impact of change.  Demonstrates agility while engaging team members to gain insight and ensure acceptance while deploying others to implement new solutions.  Proactively recognizes a need and takes accountability for implementing an improvement and/or change.  Drives changes by encouraging team to think creatively and act differently to enhance client, community and shareholder value.
• Strategy in Action - Connects work to the broader goals (i.e., team, line of business) and communicates team member's role in contributing to Old National's strategy and goals.      Identifies immediate, near-term opportunities required for business impact while exploring multiple viewpoints to generate and implement new ideas improving performance. 
• Compelling Communication - Seeks to understand the strategy first and then offer context to your team providing relevant information in a transparent and concise way.  Listens carefully to concerns and acknowledges the situation and the feelings expressed to build trust and overcome resistance.
• Makes Decisions & Solves Problems - Collaborates and seeks to identify what caused the issue, comparing data from different sources within Old National to draw conclusions.  Implements appropriate solutions and evaluates results within team.
• Delights Clients - Supports an environment for passionately serving internal/external clients with excellence.  Understands data, metrics and/or financial information and how they tie to business outcomes related to client, team and business area. 
• Leads Inclusively - Leverages the power of inclusion to source, develop and retain diverse talent.  Engages all team members to leverage insights from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, styles, etc.
• Personifies ONB Culture - Holds self and team member accountable to model our values. Focuses team’s efforts towards common good and connects them to the broader organization by investing time, heart, and expertise to help clients and communities thrive. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 5-6 years of project management experience in IT or banking.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Agile (CSM, PMI-ACP) certification is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• In-depth experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio is a plus.
• Excellent understanding and experience with processes, procedures and functions involved in managing large complex projects.
• Very organized and detail oriented.
• Possess proactive problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and able to calmly deal with shifting priorities.
• Function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.