Project Manager I - Vienna, United States - Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union

Verified Company

Vienna, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview
To plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation.

To develop project plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements.

Responsibilities

Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation
Defines, develops and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules
Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements
Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases
Develops clear and concise "big picture" of projects within Navy Federal organizational goals
Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training
Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans
Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables
Identifies, communicates, and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern, or crossorganizational that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives
Maintains/archives project documentation
Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations
Sets, manages, and communicates client expectations for the project
Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards
Identifies, escalates and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules
Monitors and controls risks to ensure timelines are met and project goals are attained
Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues
Provides project status reports to management
Ensures success of projects by working closely with Procurement regarding vendor contracts
Works closely with Procurement to clearly define and understand contracts, including language, scope, pre

- and post-award, contract closure, basic legal aspects, and risk management

Manages contracts' quality assurance, including contract administration and execution
Manages contract budget, cost control mechanisms and Change control
Serves as primary point of contact for project management and related issues.
Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources, meeting budgetary requirements
Allocates project team assignments to ensure accountability, establishes a team environment, manages personnel changes, and executes the training plan
Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
Establishes team objectives and assignments, reviews work products, and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance; may provide input to team members' performance appraisals
Promotes team building and skills development of project team members
Manages small, multiple projects, or portions of a larger project
Identifies, communicates, escalates, and resolves project issues and risks to branch/division management
Provides guidance to help team members and stakeholders
Fosters relationships with staff, peers, and business unit
Participates in contract management efforts, including contract development, monitoring and issue resolution
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience in progressively responsible administrative positions that demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience working with all levels of employees, management, stakeholders, and vendors
Effective planning, organizational, and problem solving skills
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated skill in exercising initiative, good judgment, and making sound and timely decisions
Demonstrated skill achieving goals and objectives

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Navy Federal's, or other financial institutions', operations
Working knowledge of Navy Federal's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) standards
Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary project lifecycles for financial institutions
Advanced Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations:820 Follin Ln. Vienna, Virginia 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526

About Us
You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take