Project Manager II

First Citizens; California (MO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Project Manager to execute and administer bank projects remotely, with eligibility in California. You will manage the full project life cycle from planning to delivery, track milestones and budgets, and coordinate internal and external teams across functions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of PMLC/SDLC experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 8 years. The role emphasizes strategy, coordination, collaboration, and rigorous reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 8 years' experience with a High School Diploma or GED, in PMLC/SDLC.
• Experience managing projects through the full life cycle from planning to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategy - lead strategic development, execution and management of projects; optimize resources and minimize risk.
• Project Coordination - guide a team through the project life cycle and keep activities on schedule.
• Collaboration - work with internal units and external parties; facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Reporting - track progress and present results through reports and documentation.
• Position Specific Skills - proficiency in technology disciplines relevant to projects.

Skills

Project management

SDLC

PMLC

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

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

The base pay for this position is generally between $130,000 and $160,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

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.