Senior Project Manager at Kforce Inc.

Newark, DE 19713

About the Job

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Newark, DE. Summary: The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize Risk and Regulatory projects, within the Banking and Investment Services Business, according to timelines, milestone events and within budget. The Project Manager helps define project objectives, scope and requirements; and ensure high levels of development and project execution throughout its life cycle. Project Managers must adhere to the Project Management Lifecycle Methodology. Responsibilities:

Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop a schedule to ensure timely completion of project and meeting deadlines of project
Lead project from inception to close (Requirements, Build, Test, Deployment, Post Implementation Review) Identify opportunities to simplify and/or streamline operational processes to improve the end-to-end client experience
Drive meeting activities; Meeting agenda and associated meeting minutes and proactive follow-up on actions
Monitor development activities relating to meeting project objectives, budget, quality standards and schedule
Manage several projects of varying size concurrently and consult with all levels of management which may require coordinating activities across multiple departments and/or divisions
Prepare project status reports; Make alterations in project plan as needed
Foster and maintain good relationships with colleagues/clients to ensure that processes are integrated to support expected customer service levels; Act as business partner by managing expectations and providing guidance and advice throughout project duration
Comply fully with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.)

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in a project management position
Minimum 5 years of work experience in a bank or financial services
Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of project methodology, management tools and techniques across all project activities (including Agile and Waterfall)
Good understanding and planning skills in all aspects of a system/business project lifecycle
Ability to identify excessive cycle time and/or costs and develop alternative courses of action associated with the project's life cycle
Ability to manage resources directly and through cross functional teams
Conversant on issues and current trends as they relate to the banking industry's product and services; Aptitude to prioritize and analyze a list of measurable product and 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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