Project Manager

Are you an experienced project manager looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in highly collaborative environments and enjoy leading teams to success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! FinWise Bank is seeking a talented project manager to oversee the planning, execution, and closing of complex projects. With a focus on delivering exceptional results, we need someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record of managing projects on time and within budget. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

The Project Manager II is responsible for overseeing projects that are medium/large in size with an average/high level of complexity with minimal supervision. This role is responsible for all aspects of projects over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). From gathering requirements, assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing the schedule to ensure timely completion of the project.

Tasks:

• Directs and consults with project team members, leadership in the preparation of project documentation, deliverables, milestones, resources, schedules, and budgets
• Manage projects with various requirements, resources, and timelines across the enterprise

· Host regular Agile ceremonies with the project teams, help gather requirements, create and maintain project plans, and dive into details to understand the nuances and complexities of each project.

· Anticipate blockages and escalate foreseen issues to the Project Sponsor before they become blockers

• Requires leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders

· Work directly with business to create a Project Charter for project initiatives that defines the scope of the initiative.

· Maintain urgency to ensure the company’s major initiatives with projects are on track despite changing requirements and priorities.

· Create detailed user stories to ensure each requirement is broken down enough to convey the exact business need.

· Work with the business and Stakeholders to understand the business needs and vision.

· Set and hold teams and individuals to timelines and deliverables, without explicit authority, by coaching and training

· Lead team meetings, assign and/or record action items in project management tools and assure follow through

· Drives standardization and the adoption of best practices across the Development Operations organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Can lead requirements-gathering meetings, articulating complex processes and requirements with ease

· Builds relationships with employees, internal stakeholders, managers, and strategic partners with a foundation of trust

· Capable of seeing the big picture while executing on the small details of a plan

· Thinks “outside the box”

· Must have active listening skills

· Skill in coordinating with others

· Requires strong skills in attention to detail and the ability to thoroughly complete work tasks

· Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

· Capable of using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

· Proven ability to interact with FinWise personnel in difficult situations

· Ability to share knowledge and train others

· Ability to give constructive feedback

· Contribute to a positive and empowering company culture

• Requires leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders
• Willingness to accept mentorship and work towards attaining ScrumMaster Certification (CSM) if not in possession of the certification.

Required Education / Experience / License:

· Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire

· At least a high school diploma or equivalent

· Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience working in an Agile project environment.

· Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

· Must have experience with project management systems such as Azure DevOps. Other programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word are also necessary.

Minimum Essential Requirements:

· Excellent project management skills

· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

• Sit or stand at a computer for long periods of time and look at a computer screen for several hours a day
• Work at an assigned FinWise office location
• Communicate with others in person, on the phone, virtual meeting and email
• Maintain confidentiality
• Lift 20 lbs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work overtime as assigned
• Travel overnight as required
• Work cooperatively with others
• Driving during the workday
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Preferred Education /Experience / License:

· 3 to 5 years of experience in project management delivering successful projects

· Bachelor’s Degree in business-related field or equivalent experience

• Advanced knowledge of project management tools, software and principles

· Foundational understanding of banking regulations

Background check are required on all bank employees due to accessibility of Personally Identifiable Private Information.

FinWise Bank