Project Manager

Publix Employee Federal Credit Union; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

401(k) and profit sharing

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Publix Employees Federal Credit Union in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross‑functional initiatives from initiation to closure. You will develop business cases, detailed plans, and risk mitigation while aligning with organizational strategy.

You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, manage change to scope, schedule and costs, and prepare dashboards for leadership. 3–5 years PM experience required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong communication skills

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Project Management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project documentation, including communication and test plans.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Establish relationships with team members and external resources.
• Assist stakeholders in business case creation and scope definition.
• Manage change to scope, schedule and costs.
• Track project performance and prepare reports for leadership.
• Coordinate handoffs to operational teams after completion.
• Facilitate project team meetings and capture action items.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Lakeland Branch/Corporate Office
Lakeland, FL 33815, USA

Description

Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) was established over 60 years ago to provide financial services with lifetime value to Publix Super Markets, Inc. employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans with one option at NO cost for employee only coverage!
• Generous Paid Time Off program (approximately 3 weeks a year)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
• Pay for performance incentive programs
• Time off for giving back to your community!
• And much, much more!!!

Project Manager

The Project Manager will work with stakeholders at all levels in the organization in creating business cases that align with organizational strategy. This role is responsible for the overall planning, direction, coordination and execution of projects from initiation through closing.

What you will do…

• Create and maintain project documentation, including communication and test plans.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Establish and maintain relationships with team members at various levels across the organization as well as external resources.
• Assist key project stakeholders in business case creation and scope definition.
• Perform risk management throughout the project to minimize potential risks.
• Manage change to scope, schedule and costs.
• Track project performance and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Represent the PMO as a Business Analyst on occasion.
• Responsible for remaining knowledgeable of all relevant rules, regulations, and/or laws impacting project execution (e.g., BSA, GLBA, OFAC).
• Occasionally serves as backup support for cross-functional project initiatives or business continuity exercises.
• Responsible for following industry-specific standards
• Responsible for abiding by all policies, procedures, and standards set forth by the department and Credit Union.
• Supports audits by providing project documentation or progress reports as needed.
• Participates in vendor meetings or third-party reviews during projects with external partners.
• Prepares project summaries, timelines, and milestone updates for internal dashboards or reporting tools.
• Collaborates with business units to test and validate project outcomes against scope and objectives.
• Knowing when to escalation project changes, blockers, or resource issues to leadership.
• Deciding the type of process or methodology used for managing a specific project (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Reporting critical project findings, delays, or risks in a timely and clear manner.
• Facilitating project team meetings, capturing minutes, and ensuring action items are assigned and tracked.
• Coordinating project handoffs or transitions to operational teams after completion.
• Maintaining accurate and updated project records within the PMO tools or systems.
• Contributing to project retrospectives or lessons-learned discussions to improve future performance.
• Supporting junior team members or business analysts as needed during phases of planning or execution.

What you need....

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Listens attentively, checks for understanding, and applies the information in future situations
• Drafts clear and concise written communication in a logical fashion
• Articulates information in a way that is broadly understandable
• Ability to understand differences and drives to consensus, while considering all points of view
• Ability and willingness to quickly adjust to new situations, circumstances and environments
• Effectively prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, and minimize distractions to produce reliable and efficient results
• Ability to identify and complete small specific tasks within projects or processes before moving on to the next task
• Effective planning, budgeting, monitoring a variety of specific projects
• Adobe Workfront experience preferred but not required

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive pay
• Pay for performance incentive program
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans with one option at NO cost for employee only coverage!
• Work/life balance

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