IT Project Manager I

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Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Manage day-to-day activities supporting the planning, execution and/or maintenance of Project Office processes. Activities include the preparation for, execution of and/or maintenance of: high, medium, and/or low-risk project management processes, merger, acquisition, divestiture and integration process, program management process and/or portfolio management processes. Assist in completion of program/project activities to ensure successful implementation, conversion and/or integration events. Manage small initiatives with limited scope within the program or individual project. Assist in development of new project analyst associates, including interviewing, training, skill assessment and mentoring.

Experiences Technical Project Manager responsible for leading infrastructure initiatives with a focus on upgrading existing application infrastructure to the latest versions of operating system and database software. Leverage the project methods and guidelines to facilitate the planning discussions with each application to identify the appropriate approach and timeline. Closely monitor and drive the execution of each application in accordance with the established plan and thoroughly document progress including risks, issues, and decisions. Ability to clear roadblocks and impediments across matrixed teams.

For this opportunity: Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

The teammate that is hired for this position will be required to work in the office daily in one of the following locations. (Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Richmond VA or Wilson, NC.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Provide leadership in managing critical day-to-day program/project elements including: project vision/objectives, financials, scope, quality, schedule, resourcing, vendor management, dependencies, risks, status reporting, stakeholder engagement, business readiness/change management, and value realization necessary to deliver specified requirements, objectives and value.

2. Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes and ensure appropriate and professional communication among project stakeholders.

3. Manage projects through the project lifecycle. Document the project charter, roles, tasks and measures of success. Evaluate progress and quality, manage issue resolution and take corrective action as necessary.

4. Ensure adherence to Truist Project Office and other applicable Corporate policies and processes.

5. Proactively develop innovative approaches, risk mitigation strategies, quality control and continuous improvement.

6. Provide feedback to group managers regarding the work performance of members.

Program Profile - Span of Impact: Corporation; multiple lines of business; Budget impact: $10,000,000 to $100,000,000; Timeline: corporate programs and strategic projects are complex and can range from one year to five years in duration; Program complexity: Medium to Large.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's degree in Business or technology-related field, or equivalent education and related training

2. Six years of project management experience with increasing complexity of projects and level of responsibilities within a professional environment, including eight years of applicable business experience

3. Knowledge in software development lifecycle in an enterprise environment

4. Goal-oriented and action-focused

5. Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills

6. Objective, transparent, fact-based and value-focused communication style

7. Ability to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands

8. Proven ability to direct the efforts of others

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

2. Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas: merger integration, Business/IT transformation program/project management, Operations/Process Improvement

3. Monitor and drive activities for existing planned upgrades to ensure engineering and application teams are meeting deadlines

4. Ability to balance multiple priorities

5. Ability to solve problems by leveraging past experiences and knowledge through partnership with applications and operations

6. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing and explaining project information and status to management, staff, and vendors

7. Share lessons learned and proposed improvements with leadership and peers to allow for continuous process improvements across team

8. Ability to keep calm under pressure and drive your teams during difficult situations

9. Ability to follow predefined processes and procedures, but ability to identify situations where the team needs to be adaptable to be successful

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

Standing

Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)

Walking

Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Up to 25%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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