Project Manager II (Remote) | Raleigh, NC, USA

First Citizens Bank; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Project Manager II to independently plan and lead small to medium-scale projects. This remote role involves managing all aspects of the project life cycle, ensuring high-quality results, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant project management experience, with a preference for those with banking or lending experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Project Management or 8 years with a High School Diploma.
• Experience in project schedule management and status reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic development and management of projects.
• Coordinates a team throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Forecasting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Clarity

MS Project

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in one of the following locations: AL, AR, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, VT, WV.

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

A Project Manager II at First Citizens is expected to independently plan and lead small to medium-scale projects or run a workstream within a larger program.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Project Coordination: Coordinates a team of associates throughout the project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Resolves issues, directs work activities, and keeps the team on track with the project schedule.
3. Collaboration: Works with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow.
4. Reporting: Implements methods of tracking progress and performance. Conveys results of tracking to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Project Management OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience in Project Management, including project schedule management, stakeholder management, financial forecasting and tracking, project execution, project health assessment, and status reporting. Familiarity with the project management lifecycle.
• Ability to work with business lines to understand and deliver required project outcomes.
• Ability to work with technology teams collaboratively to ensure project success.

Preferred:

• Banking experience.
• Lending experience - Commercial or Retail.
• Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Clarity, MS Project, others).
• Experience overseeing technology disciplines.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, including offerings to support families, however defined. More information can be found here.

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