Overview:

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

The Project Manager 111 position is responsible for projects of a substantial scope and influence to enhance the Bank's technological capabilities.  Leverage in depth business and technical knowledge to manage the execution and administration of project life cycle including planning, scope definition, design, and delivery. Recognize and drive organizational transformations outside of projects. Directs both technical and non-technical aspects with an advanced understanding of project management approaches. Tracks and reports progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators to analyze strategic impact of project activities. Coordinates activities of IT teams with other lines of business to achieve project goals. May oversee the work of less experienced project managers in the work group. 

Responsibilities:

Managing the budget and timeline. Setting project goals and coming up with plans to meet those goals.

Maintaining project timeframes, budgeting estimates and consolidation of workstream status report.

Coordinating project team members and developing schedules and individual responsibilities.

Implementing IT strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Scheduling and facilitating discussions and tracking minutes in a standard, predefined format.

Weekly report outs to program management. Conducting risk assessments for projects.

Establishment and maintenance of project’s RAID log.

Identifying and organizing working sessions necessary to meet project goals and drive progress.

Identifying project goals, needs, and scope.

Planning, monitoring/controlling, and documenting tasks throughout the project.

Ensuring all tasks, deliverables, and project materials are delivered promptly and reporting any delays in a timely fashion.

Managing all resources necessary for project execution in conjunction with program management and delivery leadership.

Fostering effective communication and meetings with executive sponsors and stakeholders concerning project status.

Foreseeing and strategically eliminating blockers and potential risks.

Working effectively with workstream leads and program management to deliver project’s goals and objectives.

Documenting each step of the process using various project management tools.

Ensuring top-quality results and success for a project.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Advanced Project Management and technology knowledge OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Advanced Project Management and technology knowledge.

Preferred Area of Experience: Software Development, Infrastructure

License or Certification Type: Project Management Professional certification (or equivalent)

Required skills:

Proficiency in technology disciplines (programming language, network engineering, database architecture, system analysis, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

Direct experience working on projects specific to Risk and Compliance, preferred.

Direct experience managing systems integration projects, preferred.

Direct experience managing business process improvement projects, preferred. 

Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence. (MS Project, Jira, M&A Accelerator, Clarity, Planview)

Extremely organized and detailed oriented.

Self-motivated.

Proven leadership skills.

Strong written and verbal communications.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Business, financial, and technical acumen.

Assertive and action oriented.

Manages conflict.

Collaborative.

10+ years’ experience in the financial industry and/or equivalent business and enterprise systems experience.

Have experience partnering with vendors and team members on requirements, deliverables, project planning, timelines, resourcing.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 30 days from the initial posting date listed above.  If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate.  Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $115,000 and $155,000.  Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: (url removed).