Canandaigua National Bank · 1 month ago
Senior IT Project Manager II
Canandaigua National Bank is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager II to drive the execution of programs and projects aimed at achieving the bank's strategic goals. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, ensuring project deadlines and budgets are adhered to, and providing updates to stakeholders while coordinating resources and vendor relationships.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Drives the execution of programs or projects to achieve CNB’s strategic goals
Ensures plans, schedules, sprints, and budgets are followed, risks assessed, issues tracked and develops solutions to project challenges
Works closely with lines of business to acquire and coordinate resources, work with 3rd party vendors, internal IT resources, or external partners to deliver projects according to plan
Participates in the statement of work (SOW) and contract development, vendor review and selection, and maintain project documentation, as part of the project team
Responsible for providing updates to stakeholders with a vested interest in the project
Leads cross-functional teams, managing major systems and business projects, building consensus, and proactively identifying and resolving issues
Provides strategic and tactical input to attain project outcomes on time and within budget
Leads the creation of delivery schedules, resource plans, and project budgets
Identifies resource needs, acquiring resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan
Ensures that resources assigned to the project have all the tools and information needed to perform their project tasks
Plans, executes, and delivers programs and projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
Initiates, compiles, audits and assembles all project resources and reporting materials for key stakeholders based on agreed upon reporting lines and methods
May participate in contract negotiations with vendors
Evaluates project risk, changes and issues, including development of contingency plans and solution and process alternatives
Assists in developing business cases for enterprise projects for executive-level audiences
Crafts communication with Senior Leaders, Sponsors, and Stakeholders
Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, documentation, and presentations
Communicates project schedule and status, key accomplishments, upcoming tasks, and any risks or issues involved with the projects
Conducts project Post Implementation Reviews and documents knowledge gained on the project to capture lessons learned and continuously improve execution
Identifies, maintains, and trains on best practices, processes, and work products for project management adhering to project methodologies
Provides input into the creation of development plans and training to build and strengthen project management skills
Assists in the development of resource management maturity including capacity and demand planning, resource allocation, and resource risk identification and resolution
Ensures that projects leverage resource management techniques and monitoring
Identifies and implements the tools needed for tracking and reporting on resources
Develops and maintains project process documentation and work product templates and educates or trains business partners and other project managers on processes, templates, and techniques used
Participates proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, and best practices and facilitating companywide adoption to ensure consistent and successful delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field normally required
PMP certification highly desired
A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in IT Project Management directly managing multiple complex projects using structured methodology (Waterfall, Agile, PMBOK, etc.)
Experience implementing mission-critical business applications, multiple complex application integrations, hosted and SaaS solutions, and data conversions required
Preferred
Experience in building and improving Project Management Office (PMO) processes, procedures, and tools highly desired
Experience in banking/financial services preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA options for both part-time and full-time employees.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Retirement benefits that include a 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Training & development opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Community focused volunteer opportunities.
Award winning wellness program that promotes a solid work/life balance.
Banking perks and discount programs.
Company
Canandaigua National Bank
Canandaigua National Bank offers a full range of financial services to realize a financial life, well lived.
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