Description

Our new Enterprise Data Delivery Team Project Manager will be passionate about technology, Agile environments, and data. This is the perfect position for someone looking to work with a new Delivery Team focused on Data warehouse, Data Vault, and Data Analytic efforts. 　

As the Enterprise Data Delivery Team Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to plan and manage the delivery of Information Technology solutions coupled with business objectives to meet FirstBank needs. This includes the creation and management of schedule, scope, resources, risk, and communication plans as they relate to project efforts, identify needed resources, assign individual responsibilities and tasks, and notify appropriate management if resource constraints will impact the project timeline. In this role, you will focus on more complex work delivered by one or multiple agile teams. 　

You are best suited for this role if you enjoy setting up structures and using tools to help optimize workflow, identifying and managing project risks, finding solutions, driving long term goals, and building communication between multiple areas.　

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements　
• Identify needed resources, assign individual responsibilities and tasks, and notify appropriate management if resource constraints will impact the project timeline　
• Manage project scope and day-to-day operational aspects and report scope changes appropriately 　
• Utilize project management methods and tools in order to ensure milestones and project delivery are on time　
• Lead the project team in discussion and documentation of lessons learned in the form of the project retrospective　
• Identify and analyze risks, create mitigation plans, and manage risks and issues as they occur　
• Work as a liaison between vendors, project sponsors, and project teams to facilitate effective project management　
• Resolve and/or escalate issues surrounding a project in a timely manner　
• Maintain knowledge of industry standard PM practices, especially as it relates to agile　
• Perform basic business analysis when necessary when a separate business analyst is not involved　
• Assist other Project Managers with issue resolution and best practices　
• Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities to expand knowledge and improve skills　
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned　
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy　

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. 　
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.　
• If a candidate does not meet the minimum job requirements, we may consider such candidate(s) for a lower career stage.　

Preferred Qualifications of Position:　

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, master’s degree is a plus　
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or other similar certification　
• Experience with JIRA or similar tool　
• Experience with various project methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall　
• Experience with Data Vault, Data Warehouse, or Data Analytics　

Knowledge and Skills:　

• Excellent writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers, sponsors, marketing, managers, and technical staff　
• Experience in planning meetings that include the right people and agendas that makes appropriate use of the scheduled time　
• Experience with identifying and managing project risks and developing mitigation and contingency plans when appropriate　
• Ability to develop working estimate for the project based on inputs from all project team members　
• Proficient in the use of appropriate scheduling techniques in order to determine and manage to target finish dates 　
• Ability to identify project stakeholders and establish and execute a communication plan for those stakeholders　
• Excellent communication skills, to deliver project status, issues, and risks to project stakeholders via project status updates 　
• Ability to work independently and drive multiple medium to large projects/efforts to completion simultaneously　
• Proven use of appropriate time management techniques (such as time boxing, to-do managers, etc…)　
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, to help negotiate priorities and to resolve conflicts among project stakeholders　
• Ability to analyze project-related data in order to create metrics that will enable improved decision-making for the team and the organization　
• Demonstration of and belief in the agile mindset　
• Possesses a solid understanding of operational processes and procedures (i.e. Online Banking, Call Center, Fraud, etc.)　
• Skilled at standard computer applications used in project management, such as Microsoft Office tools and Jira, along with the ability to learn new applications with minimal training　
• Basic familiarity with Business Analysis methods and concepts　
• Ability to mentor and coach other Project Managers as needed　

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels and light to heavy traffic.   An individual in this position: 

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• May be required to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds 

As a Denver Post Top Workplaces award winner eight years in a row (2012-2019), FirstBank provides many great benefits for being a part of our family. From competitive salaries, employer-contributed retirement and health plans, some reduced fee banking services, paid time off, employer paid basic life insurance, short-term and long term disability policies, to holiday parties and more, you will be appreciated and made to feel at home at FirstBank. FirstBank provides a high-paced work environment with different projects landing on your desk routinely. From building the back-end of new products, improving current products and designing internal systems, to managing our security systems, maintaining and improving infrastructure and much more, no week is the same. This is a challenging position that comes with great rewards. #DCE