Project Manager I- Credit Union

Trova; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trova seeks a Project Manager I to support strategic initiatives within the credit union and financial services sector. This entry-to-mid-level role coordinates project activities, tracks progress, and aligns efforts with business objectives across cross-functional teams.

You will work with stakeholders, manage plans with Agile/ Scrum methods, and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in project management, a business-related degree, and familiarity with Jira or

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of project management experience.
• Experience in financial services or credit union environments.
• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, information systems, or related field.
• PM certifications such as Scrum Master or PMI-ACP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project execution with defined scope and deliverables.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and status reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks and maintain governance with project artifacts.
• Support process improvements and agile adoption initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, information systems, or related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow SPM

Miro

SharePoint

Job description

** MUST have experience in credit unions, banking, or financial services **

The Project Manager I supports the execution of strategic initiatives within the credit union. This entry-to-mid-level position involves coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring all efforts align with business objectives. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

WEIGHT DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL

40%- Project Execution & Coordination: Lead and coordinate the implementation of multiple cross-functional projects. Develop, manage, and own project plans and timelines by defining project scope, objectives, dependencies, and deliverables. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment and execution across business units.

30%- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams. Provide proactive, clear, and concise communication throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations and reporting status updates.

20%- Risk Management & Governance: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Maintain project artifacts and ensure timely updates in project management tools.

10%- Process Improvement & Agile Support: Contribute to the development of process improvements and agile adoption efforts.

Knowledge and Skills

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years of project management experience. Experience in financial services or credit union environments.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, information systems, or related field of study. Project Management, Agile, or Scrum certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) is preferred.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required. In-depth dialogue, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors can be of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature. Communications may involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance. Typically includes subject matter experts as well as first level to middle managers. Strong organizational and communication skills.

OTHER SKILLS

Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow SPM, Miro, SharePoint). Familiarity with budgeting, procurement, and contract management. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.