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First Fidelity Bank · 1 day ago

Project Management Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

First Fidelity Bank is seeking a Project Management Manager to lead their PM team under the supervision of the Director of Electronic Banking. This role involves driving project portfolio management, resource allocation, and process standardization while providing leadership and mentoring to PM staff to maximize performance and ensure alignment with the bank's strategic objectives.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

While assisting with the day-to-day operations within the PM department, solidify a team culture that exceeds expectations by clearly communicating responsibilities, providing direction, and ensuring personal accountability

Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings and provide ongoing performance feedback while ensuring direct reports feel comfortable asking questions and sharing opinions

Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training new team members and the performance management of all PM staff

Assign and coordinate PM resources, including assignment and monitoring of PMs to various projects supporting Bank departments

While supervising PM staff, continue to serve as a designated project manager and business analyst on various projects

Lead by example and hold PM staff accountable for meeting or exceeding departmental standards

Monitor and report on project performance, value delivery, and strategic alignment to executive leadership

Oversee the alignment of project portfolio management with organizational objectives, budget goals, and resource availability

Champion the adoption and integration of AI tools and process automation to optimize project execution, resource utilization, and decision-making

Develop, implement, and enforce standardized project management methodologies, KPIs, and best practices

Ensure KPIs are incorporated into all projects, handoffs, and team culture, addressing organizational deficiencies and driving accountability

Lead annual portfolio planning and mid-year project intake processes

Create and maintain organizational process assets (templates, procedures, lessons learned)

Ensure agreed upon bank standards our implemented and maintained across project types including but not limited to projects directly managed by PM, departmental projects, and projects handled by other colleagues

Exemplify a commitment to ongoing career development

Foster career development of the PM team by setting career development goals, seeking out development opportunities, and providing training to PM team members, including AI competencies

Also, develop assets and processes for assisting other colleagues with projects

Ensure compliance with governance standards and organizational process assets

Function as a liaison between the PM and executive leadership, maintaining transparent communication and reporting

Support strategic planning initiatives and special projects as needed

Perform other related duties as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of any job at the Bank

Qualification

Business AnalysisLean Process ImprovementProject ManagementAI Tools ExperiencePMP CertificationAnalytical SkillsSupervisory SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

5+ years of project management, business analysis, or banking experience

Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects

Bachelor's degree in Business, MIS, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Excellent supervisory skills, with proven ability to coach, mentor and motivate employees and handle sensitive employee concerns in a positive and effective manner

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Expertise in Lean process improvement, workflow optimization, and data analysis

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

High level of decision-making and client service orientation

Proven self-starter, capable of working independently and leading teams

Preferred

Experience implementing Lean programs and/or AI-driven solutions

PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMI-PBA®, CBAP®/CCBA®, Lean (Yellow/Green Belt or higher), analytics/AI credentials (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Automation/AI platform badges)

Experience with AI tools, project management software, and process automation

Company

First Fidelity Bank

First Fidelity Bank is a bank that specializes in remote deposit and trust services.

Founded in 1920

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.ffb.com

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