Project Manager, IT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the main contact for designated IT projects throughout their entire lifecycle.

• Oversee projects from the initial concept phase, through planning and requirements gathering, to implementation, deployment, and final closeout.

• Establish project goals, scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Create and uphold project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, allocate tasks, and secure necessary resources.

• Track progress and performance metrics; identify potential risks and issues, and execute mitigation strategies.

• Organize project meetings, steering committee reviews, and communications with stakeholders.

• Oversee project scope and manage change control processes.

• Coordinate testing, implementation, training, and transition tasks.

• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, governance, standards, and documentation necessities.

• Utilize knowledge of technologies, systems, and application environments to facilitate technical discussions and execute projects.

• Prepare project documentation, forecasts, executive summaries, and evaluations post-project.

• Encourage collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among project teams and stakeholders.

• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and directly relevant IT experience.

• A minimum of five years of experience in IT project management, including at least two years managing digital financial projects.

• Experience as a Scrum Master; certification preferred.

• PMP certification preferred.

• Experience working directly with vendors.

• Capability to manage multiple moderately complex projects at the same time.

• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies.

• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, task assignment, tracking, scope management, resource management, change management, and risk management.

• Solid technical background with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder interests.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and project documentation/reporting tools.

• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build effective teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and manage resources within a matrixed organization.

• Capacity to lead cross-functional teams through influence and escalation management.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and frequently operate a computer and office equipment.

• Occasionally required to move or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• A people-first culture centered around inclusion and excellence.

• Significant community engagement and local reinvestment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, Dependent Care, Health Savings).

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401(k) with employer matching.

• Performance-based bonuses or incentives.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Complimentary personal checking and savings accounts.

• Discounts on home loan rates.

• Tuition reimbursement and resources for professional development.

• On-site gym and discounted health club memberships.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).