Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Advanced project management skills for cross-project dependencies
Strong facilitation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in project management applications (e.g., MS Project, Miro, Wrike)
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Responsibilities
Lead high-priority, multi-departmental projects from discovery to closure
Facilitate engagement with executives and stakeholders to define objectives
Create and manage project plans and communication strategies
Develop and execute change management plans for project adoption
Identify and resolve complex risks and interdependencies
Mentor and coach project managers and team members
Strategically coordinate project resources across departments
Oversee vendor relationships and monitor performance
Provide executive-level status updates and performance insights
Conduct post-implementation reviews to foster continuous improvement
Partner with strategic program leadership for program objectives
Benefits
Opportunity to influence strategy and lead organizational change
Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
Engagement with executive leaders and key stakeholders
Chance to champion continuous improvement initiatives
Work in a collaborative, multi-departmental environment
Full Job Description
Ready to lead high-impact initiatives that shape the future of the organization? As a Senior Project Manager, you'll drive complex, enterprise-wide projects from conception through execution, partnering with executive leaders and key stakeholders to deliver meaningful business results. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, lead organizational change, mentor emerging project professionals, and champion continuous improvement in a role where your leadership and expertise will make a lasting impact.
What you'll be doing:
Lead High-Priority (Tier 1) Projects: Drive high-priority, multi-departmental, and/or complex projects from discovery through project closure in accordance with organizational standards.
Drive Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate engagement with executives, sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders to define objectives and drive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and Maintain Project Documentation: Create and manage project plans, communication strategies, and required artifacts in adherence to organizational standards.
Lead Change Management: Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
Manage Risks and Dependencies: Identify, analyze, and resolve complex risks and interdependencies across projects and programs.
Mentor Project Managers: Guide and coach project managers and matrixed team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing organizational project management capabilities.
Strategic Resource Management: In collaboration with the Project Portfolio Manager, strategically coordinate project resources across departments to ensure resource availability and alignment with timelines and priorities.
Oversee Vendor Relationships: Lead vendor due diligence and monitor vendor performance during project.
Deliver Comprehensive Reporting: Provide executive-level status updates, portfolio/program metrics, and performance insights to leadership and stakeholders.
Foster Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-implementation reviews and lead initiatives to implement lessons learned to improve the execution of projects across the organization.
Strategic Program Collaboration: Partner with strategic program leadership to execute strategic program objectives and contribute to strategic program planning initiatives.
Provide quality service to members, potential members, and coworkers.
Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism in all interactions with coworkers.
Promote a professional image of the credit union at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
You'll need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
6+ years' experience managing complex projects or equivalent experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred
Advanced project management skills with proven ability to manage cross-project dependencies.
Advanced facilitation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders, and leverage relationships to resolve complex project issues.
Ability to analyze project management data and use it to prepare updates for stakeholders.
Experience with project management applications (MS Project, Miro, Wrike, etc.).
Experience using Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
