Project Manager III

POSITION SUMMARY: Project Manager III is accountable for driving and delivering projects, working independently and applying advanced project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques. Projects are large, complex, and potentially significant risk and may involve directing other assigned Project Managers. Project Manager III manages all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment. Is accountable for overall direction, coordination, monitoring, execution, implementation, and completion of assigned projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, work plan, and goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for all assigned projects from initiation through closure. Projects will include in-house development and implementation of third-party vendor products.

• Assigned projects are typically larger, more complex, work plan initiatives, involving multiple functional areas and diverse / distributed teams. Appropriate vendor management may be required on some assigned projects.

• Define project scope, budget, timelines, and milestones that support the business goal while working collaboratively with business partners. Accountable for managing assigned projects to completion within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Proactively lead discussions (internally and with stakeholders / customers / executive leadership) to identify business requirements contributing to project scope definition and success criteria. Works with business partners to develop the content of deliverables.

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resources plans, and status reports.

• Plan, track and manage project schedules, tasks, and actions adhering to FPI (Financial Partners Inc) project management methodology by ensuring that recognized project management processes, discipline and controls are consistently applied to projects. Proactively negotiate and issue additional project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor with input from involved stakeholders.

• Promote and drive the development and adoption of FPI project management and delivery methodologies, standards, and tools

• Become a trusted advisor/leader with customers (associations)

• Lead kickoff meetings and other appropriate launch activities to support group understanding and objectives. Organize and lead check-point meetings providing regular project status updates.

• Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organization

• Manage a project team that consists of a variety of resources assigned (i.e., subject matter experts, business analyst, IT (Information Technology) resources etc.) across all impacted stakeholder groups in a matrix environment.

• Create and manage all communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor and Business Product Manager, and ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status promptly.

• Identify and investigate all project dependencies and risks, ensuring effective mitigation and contingency plans are in place, escalating where needed.

• Control change to project scope using accepted change processes and documentation.

• Document, track, measure, and report progress in achieving stated goals and ensuring quality results.

• Clearly communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders.

• Manage escalations and resolve resource and commitment conflicts, as necessary.

• Develops an understanding of the technical and business aspects of the project to effectively manage it and resources. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team members.

• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvement resulting in improved efficiency, increased productivity, and high customer satisfaction.

• Mentor other project managers.

• Other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members on a proactive basis.

• Lead in the design and implementation of new business processes and procedures as needed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience with eight to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a variety of complex information technology projects, preferably for an enterprise software company or in the financial services / banking industry.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification strongly preferred. Agile experience a plus.

• Proven success working with aggressive schedules and ambiguous requirements.

• Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills

• Experience leading and managing large, complex projects with distributed teams. Ability to create and foster a cohesive team and promote a positive work environment for all employees.

• Experienced change agent, able to guide cross-functional teams through complex change from concept to execution.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain an elevated level of customer trust and confidence.

• Proven leadership skills and experience. Demonstrated ability to persuade, encourage and motivate team members.

• Self-motivated and results oriented; able to manage multiple competing priorities and tasks effectively; able to work effectively with hard deadlines.

• Excellent communication, documentation, problem solving and analytical skills. Detail oriented.

• Ability to understand and support corporate objectives, possess strong business acumen

• Ability to think strategically across the enterprise and possess strong business acumen

• Proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations

• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid change

• Strong leadership skills lead by example, champion change and develop a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectations

• Good judgment ability to determine which issues to escalate vs. to resolve independently, and provide suggestions for resolution

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to report to work in person and to attend work-related functions/activities.

• Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 10 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to occasionally travel as required.

• Ability to type and utilize various software programs efficiently and operate general office equipment.

• Ability to work in an office setting with moderate noise levels.

• Additional physical demands include, but may not be limited to, frequent talking or hearing, occasional push/pull, stoop/kneel, bend/twist, and reach to retrieve or move items in a typical office environment.

• Must be able to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.

• Hybrid or remote work arrangements

• This role has been designated as a Hybrid role, which gives employees the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• Exceptions to the designated work arrangement may be made based on business needs

• Please note that the Company retains the right to change a position s designation at any time.

• Ability to concentrate and focus on details when reviewing documents, analyzing data, and performing computer-based tasks.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

• Ability to problem-solve efficiently and make sound decisions.

• Ability to manage job-related stress and interactions with clients, colleagues, or external parties.

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly in both verbal and written form.

• Ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative manner

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.