Internal Description:
LIVING OUR VALUES
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.
JOB SUMMARY
The Information Technology Project Manager- Financial Applications under the leadership of the Director, Project Management Office will be tasked to support large, multi-faceted projects or multiple smaller projects simultaneously utilizing best practice Project Management methodology and tools. This PM will manage all projects relating to our Financial Services Team. This person assumes the goals of the project as their own and uses their skills and expertise to lead cross functional teams, inspiring a sense of shared purpose in achieving project objectives. They are a change agent, striving for business excellence and to position the company for continued success and growth. The Project Manager must be an excellent and professional communicator; comfortable with engaging every level of an organization. The ideal candidates for this role should be comfortable with ambiguity and able to actively sponsor continuous improvement and innovation within the team, the group, and the company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Structure and manage integrated, multi-track projects/programs related to the Financial Services team and coordinate all phases.
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Help to coordinate cross-functional teams (internal and external stakeholders) to gain agreement on scope, approach, assumptions, dependencies, risk, budget and timeline. Holds people and teams accountable for defining and meeting targets, milestones and successes.
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Effectively manage external project team members (external vender or consultant) and hold accountable.
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Assess and manage risk within and across multiple projects and makes strategic recommendations for changes to current and future project plans and overall requirements to meet organizational needs.
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Understands both Agile and waterfall methodologies, but is flexible; employs a "fit for purpose" approach to projects.
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Develop and maintain detailed project plan throughout project.
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Generate succinct, regular project status updates for executive forums and reviews.
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Escalate problems/challenges associated with the project when necessary.
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Identify and document improvement opportunities. Keep track of lessons learned and proactively share with team.
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Evaluate project, timeline, cost/budget, and results to ensure project is accountable to expectations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No immediate direct supervisory responsibilities. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of multi-function project management experience. BA/BS in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience in Project Management required.
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Experience with large scale implementations such as ERP and Accounting Solutions.
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Familiarity with accounting nomenclature and a background in finance/accounting a must.
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Deep experience and detailed knowledge in all phases of the project management life cycle. This role will be responsible for complex projects from planning through delivery.
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Strong project management skills and computer literacy, particularly in MS Office Suite. Ability to put together a robust project plan and cogent presentations.
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Must be able to effectively multi-task between various projects
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Being tech-savvy, self-directed, patient, client-centric, results-oriented, and enthusiastic
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Superb communication skills (oral and written): listening, understanding, and persuading; Proficient in data story-telling
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Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills a must; ability to deliver communications to stakeholders including senior leadership
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Vendor Management Experience.
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Outstanding organizational skills.
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Proficient in organizational change management (promote, coordinate, and support)
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Be enthusiastic, creative, and innovative!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification ideal. Valid driver’s license required.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.
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