Job Summary
The IT Project Manager (Onsite) is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the Bank’s technology and product-related workflows. This role serves as a key liaison between internal departments, leadership, and the Bank’s Managed Service Provider (MSP). While not requiring deep technical engineering expertise, the position demands a strong understanding of technical terminology, project oversight, and regulatory alignment with FFIEC, GLBA, and internal control expectations.
Primary Focus
- Oversee technology operations, risk management, and MSP performance.
- Coordinate product workflows, system changes, and cross-functional communication.
- Lead and support technology and operational projects from initiation through implementation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies governing IT and product oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight & Technology Risk Management
- Coordinate and monitor MSP performance, service-level adherence, and contract expectations.
- Maintain and update the Technology Risk Assessment in collaboration with MSP, Compliance, and the Technology Committee.
- Oversee lifecycle documentation, change controls, and operational readiness for technology and products.
- Maintain IT and product-related policies and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and present updates on risks, incidents, and key technology metrics.
- Product Operations & Technology Coordination
- Coordinate product-related workflows including requirements gathering, documentation, and vendor communication.
- Support lifecycle management for banking systems and technology products.
- Translate business and operational needs into actionable requirements for MSPs and vendors.
- Ensure alignment across departments and support communication and training for system changes.
- Lead technology, information security oversight, and operational enhancement projects in coordination with the MSP.
- Develop and maintain project charters, scope documents, timelines, and communication plans.
- Review MSP project deliverables including documentation, test plans, and rollout readiness materials.
- Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), training schedules, go-live communications, and post-implementation reviews.
- Maintain the multi-year technology and product roadmap.
- Cybersecurity & Information Security Oversight
- Support MSP oversight of the Information Security Program (ISP) and required documentation.
- Lead and track user access review processes.
- Maintain the Incident Response Plan and coordinate periodic tabletop exercises.
- Review MSP cybersecurity recommendations and ensure internal follow-through.
- Ensure completion of employee cybersecurity training and proper incident documentation/reporting.
- Assist with vendor due diligence, SOC reviews, risk assessments, and contract renewal.
- Ensure MSP contract obligations align with the Bank’s technology needs.
- Support Compliance and Audit functions in maintaining vendor documentation and risk assessments.
- Change Management Oversight
- Review and approve technology-related change requests, ensuring proper testing, risk review, and rollback procedures.
- Monitor MSP adherence to change management protocols.
- Validate internal readiness and communication for system updates.
- Coordinate system maintenance windows across departments and product lines.
- Technology Workgroup Participation
- Provide regular updates on risks, incidents, project progress, and roadmap initiatives.
- Present issues requiring leadership input and communicate decisions to stakeholders.
- Track action items and ensure accountability across internal teams and MSP partners.
- Internal User Coordination
- Serve as the primary internal contact for technology and product-related inquiries.
- Review and approve internal technology requests prior to MSP engagement.
- Coordinate provisioning and deprovisioning workflows (executed by MSP).
- Provide limited administrative support and facilitate adoption of system changes.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical and non-technical information effectively.
- Working knowledge of IT concepts and terminology sufficient to interpret MSP reporting and recommendations.
- Ability to analyze service performance, incidents, and risk-related reports.
- Strong project and product management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Ability to bridge communication between technical vendors and business stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, documentation, and follow-through.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities in a regulated environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or third-party technology vendors.
- Background in project, product, or operational oversight roles.
- Familiarity with IT risk management and regulatory frameworks such as FFIEC or GLBA.
- Experience preparing reports and presentations for leadership or committees.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Windows environments from a user or oversight perspective.