Project Management Professional

Job Details

Job Location Remote - Tulsa, OK Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Banking

Description

Vast Bank is looking to hire a Project Management Professional!

About Vast Bank

Since February of 1982, we've been a financial institution that has served customers in Northeast Oklahoma and beyond. Our deep roots in the community and commitment to personal service have enabled us to grow alongside our customers, creating conveniences and solutions to fit unique problems and lifestyles. For over 40 years, we've built a legacy on personal service, flexibility, strength, and integrity. Now, with bold leadership and a renewed commitment to customer-centricity, we're aiming higher for the next 40 years. New ideas, strong partnerships, and modern technology will accompany a winning culture to deliver more control and a surprisingly easy banking experience.

We're a company that believes in taking care of the people who make working here possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a leading employee benefit package:

• Comprehensive benefits package & 401(k) match
• Professional development-opportunities for advancement!
• Tuition assistance
• Transit reimbursement
• Paid time off
• & more!

Qualifications

Summary Of Role

The primary responsibility of the Project Management Professional is to plan and oversee projects within the Enterprise of varied size and complexity to ensure targeted business results are achieved. The Project Management Professional is expected to have applied experience in Project Management and IT processes and procedures, software applications, data management, infrastructure, and information security. This position requires a high degree of coordination between business leaders, end users, and various teams within the organization, vendors, and partners.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify dependencies within project portfolio and incorporate into project plans and budgets for efficient and cost-effective delivery.

• Develop an understanding of interconnections between business objectives and assigned projects and programs.

• Ensure planning of projects include all applicable stakeholders across technical and business functional teams.

• Ensure planning of projects includes holistic solutions consisting of technology, business process, and organization alignment.

• Use results of prioritization process to construct executable plans consisting of appropriate timelines and resource allocations.

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.

• Coordinate across internal and external teams to define components required for solutions delivery.

• Work with business area leadership to help ensure the solicitation of requirements across multiple business groups is aligned and supports end-to-end solution designs and holistic value for Vast bank.

• Lead project deliveries from initiation through deployment.

• Manage, track, and report on project status at all levels of the associated organizations.

• Identify risks and issues and escalate when appropriate

• Track and report on project costs against budget and 3rd-party contracts

• Ensure solutions meet intended business needs and deliver value to the organization

• Identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and capabilities of functional programs and processes

• Assist in managing relationships with business partners and vendors

• Determine key learnings and improvement opportunities to be incorporated into future projects

• Improve the project management process and program to increase efficiency and communication while remaining aligned with appropriate regulations and policies.

• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience

Minimum of five (5+) years of experience project/portfolio management; minimum of five (5+) years of experience with IT processes; preferred (3+) years of experience in banking or finance industry. Familiar with SOX, SOC2, and privacy governance and compliance processes.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.

Project Management certification (PMP); preferred not required.

Knowledge of IT frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, etc.

Knowledge of agile principles and experience adapting processes to the agile principles.

Interpersonal Skills

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required to be an effective subject matter expert in the position. In-depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day-to-day experience. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.

Role Important Behavioral Skills

• Strong communication skills to develop good working relationships and to promote cooperation and compromise among various departments.

• Display the ability to research and comprehend a high level of knowledge in current and developing regulations.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship at all levels by proactively participating and contributing to a positive work environment, controlling emotions and temperament, and exhibiting courteous, respectful, and professional behavior.

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments, processes, and technologies. Technological ability and willingness to work remotely from home as required.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure or adverse circumstances, using effective strategies for managing personal stress.

• Ability to maintain personal and work direction when faced with ambiguity.

ADA Requirements

Physical Requirements

Is able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on a computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Vast Bank to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, to the extent required by applicable local, state and federal law.