Job Description
Description
SUMMARY: The role of the IT/Strategic Project Manager is to plan, oversee and execute complex IT and other strategic projects in alignment with the Company's long-term objectives. This position combines critical/strategic thinking, organizational skills, leadership and project management expertise to visualize, plan, execute and complete projects within specific deadlines and budgetary limits. The primary focus for this role will be driving large-scale IT projects with a secondary focus on progress reporting for other non-IT projects throughout the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees all aspects of critical IT-related projects and initiatives including, due diligence, planning, execution and completion
Defining project scope, objectives, resources, timing and deliverables that support the established business goals
Collaborates with senior/executive management to define and refine strategic objectives and initiatives
Focuses on process improvements, systems selection and implementation, system integrations (mergers & acquisitions) and maintenance/replacement of existing systems
Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within established budgets
Identifies and assesses risk profiles of projects, and develops mitigation strategies to monitor and attenuate risks throughout the project life cycle
May serve as the primary point of contact with vendors, contractors and internal leadership during negotiations related to systems selection, implementation, and integration
Define and track key performance indicators (KPI's) to assess project progress, challenges and outcomes
Provides project plans, updates and reports to the CIO as needed
Efficiently summarize and present complex ideas and/or data into a format that is easily understood by all levels of the organization
Acts as a liaison to expedite projects or problem resolution as it relates to on-going programs/ projects
Creates, evaluates and adheres to appropriate budgets for all projects
Ability to bring people together and gain consensus for project selection, prioritization and delivery
Other projects and duties as required
Complete all mandatory and elective training
Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations.
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position
Complete all other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Information Systems/Project Management.
Project Management Institute Certification (PMI) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management (IT focused preferred)
Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills
Must have experience creating and delivering concise presentation decks to management
Experienced negotiator (contract/people/conflict resolution)
Experience using various project management software
Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet navigation/research, and Outlook is expected
Knowledge of bank products and services preferred
Must be able to read/interpret specialized documents, such as contracts, agreements & policies
Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Reliable, regular and on-site attendance is required for this position
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Information Technology (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Farmers National Banc Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
