CBT Project Manager

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Company: MUFG
Location: Tempe, AZ 85281

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CBT Project Manager, Vice President


Job Summary

Responsible for managing, directing, planning, developing and implementing the most complex projects or initiatives to accomplish goals and business objectives. Must possess the highest level of technical skills and expertise. Must be fully conversant on issues and current trends as they relate to the banking industry’s products and services. Aptitude to prioritize and analyze a list of measurable product or service characteristics along with associated target values. Ability to set and develop strategic goals and techniques for a project and effectively communicate this to all project team members. Demonstrable ability to reach an audience through effective and clear presentations, writing skills and superb communication strategies


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for lead project management of the most complex/critical projects or leads in multi-functional projects with large impact to the enterprise.
  • Spearheads and leads projects by identifying, establishing and utilizing a wide range of Technical and business resources.
  • Defines and develops the overall plans to meet the project goals and objectives.
  • Develops the project management processes and methodologies to create specifications to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
  • Uses approved project management techniques to track progress against planned targets throughout the lifecycle of the project. Tracks key project achievements and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers.
  • Conducts project meetings. Directs team and monitors work efforts; identifies resource needs, performs quality review; raises functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
  • Responsible for taking action to obtain resolutions of critical issues. Negotiates resolutions on project hurdles that threaten cost, schedule or project scope.
  • Manage outside vendors that are aligned to project delivery of components.
  • May plan and lead the execution of complex, multi-functional implementations or integrations (including Command Centers, issue management, critical issue, management communications, KPI tracking and reporting).
  • Investigate and develop resolution of complex business or project issues, including analysis, solution facilitation and development, approval, management communication, and implementation
  • Responsible for being a recognized domain expert internally and externally within a discipline(s)/area and often provides strategic direction, guidance and integration of products and services to senior management.
  • Develops and delivers management and project-related presentations as needed.
  • Provides feedback for process improvement, lessons learned, program enhancements, and strategic alignment with business or other programs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Completion of PMP or other equivalent certification (preferred)
  • 8-10 years banking experience as project manager with strong strategic management and planning expertise.
  • Requires solid understanding and planning skills in all aspects of the system’s/business project life-cycle, i.e., enhancements, user requirements, application configuration and usage Jira and Confluence project management tools.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering positive results in project work, including high quality implementations, cost savings, additional revenue, within time and budgetary constraints.
  • Requires the ability to identify excessive cycle time and/or costs and develop alternative courses of action associated with the project’s life-cycle.
  • Must possess the highest level of technical skills and expertise.
  • Aptitude to prioritize and analyze a list of measurable product or service characteristics along with associated target values.
  • Ability to set and develop strategic goals and techniques for a project and effectively communicate this to all project team members.
  • Demonstrable ability to reach an audience through effective and clear presentations, writing skills and superb communication strategies.
  • Ability to manage simultaneous tasks
  • Interest in adapting new technologies
  • Solid attention to detail
  • Experience in the financial services industry on transformation projects
  • Ability to travel out of state
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.