IT Project Manager

About BankFund:

BankFund Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative that was organized and chartered in 1947 as a convenient place for employees of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund and their families to save and to obtain credit. Located in Washington, DC, BankFund maintains three full-service branches downtown with our headquarters located near Farragut West metro station. This position is classified as a hybrid role which means that on-site work will be expected. After completion of training for the role, staff generally work on site 40% of the time but this is subject to change based on health and safety standards and operational need.

Summary:

Responsible for leading multiple large projects across the organization. Oversees coordinating across the overall program, scope, risk and schedule management through completion of all aspects of critical projects. Responsible for considerable resources and high levels of functional integration that are directly related to established strategic goals of the Credit Union. This includes (i) the conduct of initial feasibility studies for projects and (ii) the overall planning and management of such projects utilizing internationally recognized Project Management methodologies and best practices, and (iii) the leadership of Credit Union management and staff, as required by these high-priority initiatives. Maintain and refine resources that promote best practices throughout all levels of Credit Union initiatives. Perform research and development of new services, products and processes that would improve internal operating efficiency and satisfy aggregate member demand.

Responsibilities:

• Drive business value by championing the adoption of agile frameworks and project management best practices throughout the organization.
• In partnership with the business owner and technical lead, define and implement project delivery strategy and roadmap for assigned products and systems.
• Manage project documentation such as contracts, schedules, plans, including agile artifacts  (e.g. Burndown charts, sprint analytics, etc.).
• Perform preliminary research and investigation regarding potential corporate projects; prepare initial feasibility studies, including budget, financial projections, business impact analyses and member benefit analysis. 
• Manage project-related activities, deadlines and deliverables and coordinate with Department Directors the definition of roles and responsibilities at the outset of each project, and revisit where appropriate.
• Create, monitor and manage project budgets as well as project resource requirements.
• With appropriate Risk Management Department resources, conduct project Risk Assessments including Identification of Risks, Risk Analysis and Risk Mitigation and Control.
• Lead and direct the work of others – at staff, management and senior management levels – who are participating in Project Teams.
• Work with Executive Sponsors, Department Directors and Managers to validate project plans, evaluate the progress of projects and propose or enact appropriate changes / refinements, where appropriate and necessary to ensure that project objectives are met, and sound Project Management methods are being utilized.
• Monitor and summarize progress, and effectively communicate the status of projects, written and oral, to project team members, Departmental Management and Executive Management.
• Lead final project implementation with appropriate staff and coordinate transfer of completed projects to applicable Operational Owners.
• Facilitate project closure reviews to determine opportunities to improve process for future initiatives.
• Successfully participate in annual Information Security refresher training. Comply with the Information Security Policy, including the immediate reporting of unusual or suspicious activity to management and the Information Security Officer. Follow all procedures to protect company computers from viruses, and to maintain the security and confidentiality of Credit Union data. 
• Participate in annual Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) training and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the BSA and OFAC, including the immediate reporting of unusual or suspicious activity to the Risk Management Department.  Undertake additional training specific to daily responsibilities and as required to ensure continued compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Ensure the Credit Union’s safe harbor protections as allowed by the BSA.  Understand that if confronted with knowledge of existence of a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), an obligation exists to preserve the confidentiality of that SAR, as well as any information that may reveal the existence of a SAR.  Maintain awareness of, and immediately report to the Compliance Officer, any unauthorized disclosure of a SAR, or unauthorized disclosure of information related to a SAR. Understand that failure to do so is a violation of federal law and may lead to both civil and criminal penalties for SAR disclosure violations.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Credit Union’s IMPACT philosophy.

Minimum Qualifications or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 

• BA/BS degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible project management experience required
• At least seven (7) years of technology/systems experience in a financial institution preferred
• At least six (6) years of experience in Agile Frameworks required
• At least two (2) years of Atlassian Platform, specifically Jira and Confluence required
• Experience with Tableau preferred
• Active Project Management Professional® (PMP) credential as certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI); equivalent project management certifications may be considered 
• Active SAFe Scrum Master Certification required

Professional Qualifications:

• Strong Financial Management ability including comprehension of project financials, profit and loss and the ability to create and manage and adhere to a broader project budget.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative 
• Ability to effectively influence others to deliver on commitments 
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and produce results, on time, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to positively facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional research and development skills

Additional Leadership Qualifications:

• Highly developed meeting leadership skills
• Confident, highly effective oral and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and creative problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking and planning skills

For internal purposes, this position is graded as Exempt-13. 

The anticipated annualized base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $143,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s job-related experience, skillset, training, certifications and market demands. The benefits available for this full-time position include but are not limited to: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and paid time off, including paid parental leave benefits. In addition to base compensation salary, this role position is eligible for an annual incentive plan.