Project Manager II

First Citizens; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks a Project Manager to lead advanced execution and administration of bank projects. This remote role may be hired in Texas, coordinating internal and external parties across multiple functions to meet milestones and budgets.

You will guide project teams through planning, scope, design, and delivery, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to best practices. A Bachelor’s degree with experience or a high school diploma plus extensive PMLC/SDLC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strategy - Responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk. Ensures high quality results by employing best practices, engaging appropriate expertise, and making administrative decisions.
• Project Coordination - Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Resolves issues, directs work activities, and keeps team on track with project schedule.
• Collaboration - Works in conjunction with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow.
• Reporting - Implements methods of tracking progress and performance. Conveys results of tracking to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation.

Responsibilities

• Strategy - Responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk.
• Project Coordination - Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle and keeps team on track with schedule.
• Collaboration - Works with internal and external parties to facilitate communication and process flow.
• Reporting - Tracks progress and reports results to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in Texas.

This position is responsible for the advanced execution and administration of Bank projects. Manages all aspects of assigned project life cycle including planning, scope definition, design, and delivery. Tracks and reports progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators. Coordinates activities of both internal and external parties across multiple functions to achieve project goals. May occasionally guide less experienced associates in the work group.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategy - Responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk. Ensures high quality results by employing best practices, engaging appropriate expertise, and making administrative decisions.
Project Coordination - Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Resolves issues, directs work activities, and keeps team on track with project schedule.
Collaboration - Works in conjunction with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow.
Reporting - Implements methods of tracking progress and performance. Conveys results of tracking to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation.
Position Specific Skills:
Proficiency in technology disciplines (programming language, network engineering, database architecture, system analysis, etc.).
Additional Preferred Qualifications: currently a contractor or contingent worker for First Citizens Bank

Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.