Change Initiative Manager

Hbcu Connect, Llc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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401k

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Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Project Manager to plan, monitor and manage internal projects of medium to large size and complexity from initiation through completion. You will lead projects, coordinate teams, manage scope, time, budget, and stakeholders, and drive process improvements.

Must have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in PM or related roles; advanced PM methodologies and risk management skills are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of project management framework and methodologies.
• Developed skills in establishing processes, standards and operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Leads or coordinates project planning for medium/large projects to devise feasible plans.
• Defines scope, assigns teams, develops schedules, milestones and resources.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships and manages resources end-to-end.
• Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Reports on project status including KPIs, cost, timing and staffing.
• Troubleshoots activities to meet quality standards.
• Manages risk to minimize project risks.
• Identifies obstacles and resolves to meet schedule and budget.
• Proposes schedule or cost changes when necessary and manages scope changes.
• Creates and maintains project documentation.
• Addresses issues and escalates when needed.
• Acts as resource for colleagues and may guide junior staff.

Skills

PM knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Cost risk mgmt

Time management

Decision making

Process improvement

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Business-IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Applies advanced-level knowledge of the project management discipline to plan, monitor and manage internal projects of medium to large size and of moderate to high complexity from initiation through completion. Work requires knowledge of the primary discipline plus a broad understanding of active initiatives and the functioning of the assigned work team, LOB and Truist overall. Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions. Implements improvements to existing processes and methodologies and work flows to enable the team/department to work more efficiently and to stay within project timeline, budget, and scope. May include leading projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities of objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Work is generally self-directed with minimal guidance and is determined by workflow and project responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Leads or coordinates project planning activities for medium/large, moderately/highly complex projects to devise a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the business strategy.
• 2. Defines problems and scope parameters, organizes project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and milestones, identifies structures of authority and processes for decision making, and determines resource requirements.
• 3. Understands and articulates the expectations for the project deliverable/s and ensures shared understanding within the team. Establishes and maintains relationships with all stakeholders and manages resources throughout the entire project.
• 4. Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• 5. Reports on the status of projects including key performance indicators (KPIs), cost, timing, and staffing.
• 6. Troubleshoots and manages activities to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
• 7. Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
• 8. Identifies/resolves obstacles to completing project on time and within budget.
• 9. Recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions when necessary. Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost.
• 10. Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
• 11. Identifies and resolves moderately complex issues, reports and escalates to management as needed.
• 12. Serves as an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional or technical discipline or specialty, but may serve as a resource for lower level professionals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelors degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience 3-5 years progressive related experience in either a consulting, project management or process improvement related role.
• 2. Advanced understanding of project management framework and methodologies.
• 3. Developed skills and experience in developing and implementing processes, standards and operational plans that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results.
• 4. Demonstrated leadership in the implementation of complex projects and issue resolution.
• 5. The ability to communicate with and influence others, conduct difficult negotiations and manage to stringent timelines for project deliverables.
• 6. Advanced cost and risk management skills.
• 7. Demonstrated understanding of business and technology organization, resources, priorities, needs and policies.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure and bring clarity to ambiguous assignments.
• 9. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, delegate and problem-solve.
• 10. Working knowledge of business matters, finance, planning, and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Advanced degree in a relevant field of work (e.g., MBA) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 2. Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement, facilitation, and project management methodologies.
• 3. Experience implementing small-medium/moderately complex initiatives across a matrix organization.
• 4. Knowledge of management and planning systems theory and practical application to complex initiatives.
• 5. Experience with financial measurements and metrics Financial Services experience.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.