Project Manager

QCR Holdings, Inc.

Job Description

TITLE: Project Manager DEPARTMENT: QCRH Project Management

Dept., Information Services

LOCATION: QC, CR, DSM, or Springfield REPORTS TO: AVP, Project Management Officer

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager (PM) is a direct report to the AVP, Manager of the Project Management Office, and carries the following responsibilities described below:

The PM must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with project management methodologies in order to work with intricate, multifaceted projects. This role requires superb communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with the project teams and make project presentations.

The PM position is the primary point-of contact for the management of high-risk, high-value projects.

The PM employs project management methodologies in one or more of the following areas: business change, IT infrastructure, and systems integration. The PM may have specific functional area expertise in areas including: financial services, telecommunications, infrastructure, and product development. The PM may also have specific expertise as applicable to management, organizational and business improvement. The PM manages projects that include business and product launches, business-driven IT implementations, bank mergers and acquisitions, corporate relocations, and complex technology projects. The PM interacts with senior levels within the organization.

The PM is a reliable operator who consistently delivers good results, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

The PM is responsible for managing and integrating the scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholders on projects to meet the business needs and ensure they are aligned to the strategic plan. As a member of the Project Management Department, this individual will participate in the refinement, training, practice and maintenance of the Project Management Methodology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project Management

• Consults with PMO Manager and Sponsor(s) to review project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.
• Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
• Understand project financial components and manage project within approved budget.
• Establishes and maintains project communications including delivering communications to various audiences including C-level members.
• Works with project sponsor(s), technical lead(s), business lead(s) to formulate and define scope and objectives of project.
• Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks; manages task dependencies and critical path.
• Coordinates assignment of internal and external project personnel including assignment of duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Clarifies and communicates project objectives, including understanding of deliverables and success criteria.
• Identify and track risks and issues as well as manage the execution of mitigation plans.
• Directs and coordinates activities of internal and external project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Prepares project status reports and keeps PMO Manager, sponsor(s), and other stakeholders informed of project status and related risks and issues.

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• Coordinates and manages requests for changes from original specifications.
• Develops and maintains project documentation following the Project Management Methodology.
• Lead teams cross-departmentally. Builds and structures project teams to ensure maximum performance and alignment with staffing/resourcing strategies and plans.
• Ensures the use of best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects.
• Ensures a positive, collaborative work environment for the team.
• Mentors and coaches project team members, as appropriate.
• Manages third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary.
• Responsible for ongoing customer satisfaction. Manages peer-level relationships (expectations, communications – internal and external, negotiations, escalation to senior management, customer feedback). Acts as day-to-day project contact for stakeholder(s).
• Organizes work assignments to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
• Provides regular briefings on status of projects to PMO Manager, sponsor(s), and stakeholder(s).
• Maintains thorough knowledge of customer segments and customer needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Business Administration, or relevant job experience, is required.

2. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a Project Management position required.3. Exceptional written and oral communication abilities4. Experience with system conversion(s), data migration processes, system integration, and Internet banking systems are highly desirable attributes

5. Proficiency with: Microsoft Office; Microsoft Visio; Microsoft Project or other project management tools.6. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation highly desirable

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,726.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location