Technology Project Manager

The Technology Project Manager (PM) is to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects in support of the Technology Department. The Technology PM acts as a process owner and partners closely with the Enterprise Project Management, Business System Analysts, technical and business teams to achieve success against a defined set of desired business outcomes. This individual is accountable for leading and managing successfully to deliver cross-functional technology programs and projects. The Technology PM will provide strategic and tactical leadership and oversight for creating, implementing, sustaining, and driving efficient project management processes in support of the Technology Department.

Normal Day-to-Day Work

1. Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
2. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
3. Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline a work plan.
4. Establish a work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations, or phases, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
5. Implement a project communication plan.
6. Perform risk assessment, implement mitigation plans and update business impact analysis. Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity have been included and addressed as appropriate.
7. Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content and look and feel across the organization.
8. Ensure that project goals are in line with business objectives.
9. Ensure that project goals are achieved.
10. Assign duties and responsibilities to project personnel and define the scope of their authority.
11. Direct and coordinate the activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
12. Review status reports prepared by project personnel, modify schedules or plans as required.
13. Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
14. Benchmark project management performance continuously to identify the potential for improvements and increase capability in project and portfolio management.

Job Qualifications

Here are a few skills you MUST have to be considered for this position.

1. Minimum of 4-6 years of technology experience with a commitment to business problem solving or business analysis.
2. A minimum of 1-3 years in a project management role involving the execution of multiple projects from small to large in scale.
3. Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be in direct control of this role.
4. Significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence of practical application.
5. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or ability to get certification in 180 days.
6. Ability to function in a business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.
7. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (file boxes, computer printer).
8. Some travel required.

Here are a few qualifications we'd LIKE you to have to make you more suited for this position.

1. BS degree in computer science or information technology (or equivalent) preferred.
2. Exceptional leadership skills.
3. Experience in working in the financial industry is a plus.
4. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired.
5. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification desired.
6. Experience with various development and project management methodologies (e.g. lean, waterfall, agile, etc.).
7. Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to business.

About the LGFCU Culture

If you are working here, or considering working here, you should know a little something about the LGFCU culture. We are a workplace that highly values the contributions of a diverse group of people. We believe if we put our heads and hands together, we can accomplish amazing feats for our members. To this end, we recruit bright, energetic and talented people to be members of our team. In return, we offer a dynamic work place that presents opportunities for advancement and learning new skills. We really believe that when our employees succeed, members win.

If you have questions about this position description, please feel welcome to ask. You can reach our HR at:

LGFCU Human Resources

323 West Jones Street, Suite 600

Raleigh, NC 27603

careers@lgfcu.org

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