Project Manager III

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona, North Carolina

This role will support the Cross-Enterprise efforts under the Enterprise Project Management Office.

This position is responsible for projects of a substantial scope and influence within the Bank. Manages the execution and administration of project life cycle including planning, scope definition, design, and delivery. Tracks and reports progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators to analyze strategic impact of project activities. Coordinates activities of both internal and external parties across multiple functions to achieve project goals. May oversee the work of less experienced associates in the work group.

• Strategy - Responsible for strategic development, execution, and management of large-scale projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk. Ensures high quality results by employing best practices, engaging appropriate expertise, and making administrative decisions.
• Project Coordination - Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Directs work activities and keeps team on track with project schedule. Resolves complex and escalated issues as they arise. Recommends and implements modifications to improve project results.
• Collaboration - Works in conjunction with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow. May serve as a project resource to wider organization or business units.
• Reporting - Develops methods of tracking progress and performance. Analyzes results to determine potential issues, risks, and enhancements. Conveys recommendations to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation.
• Facilitate meetings, and working sessions to drive clarity and alignment.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Preferred:

• Large Financial Institution experience
• Experience leading medium to large scale projects
• Experience with data center migrations or application hosting transformations
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) or hybrid hosting solutions
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks impacting IT and banking
• Knowledge of ITIL or service management practices
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments
• Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP certification
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Proficiency in technology disciplines (programming language, network engineering, database architecture, system analysis, etc.)

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.