Senior Project Manager

Channel | Your Partner in Funding; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans with

HSA and FSA options

Life insurance

Disability plans

Generous PTO policy

Employer-matched 401K

Job summary

Channel is a leading provider of equipment finance and working capital funding solutions, headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. We seek a project manager to drive multiple software and process initiatives, partner with business and engineering teams, and ensure timely delivery of commitments. A strong focus on collaboration and communication will be essential, with a broad benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or other related degree (a plus).
• PMP certification (a plus).
• Experience in the Finance industry (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Work across Business and Engineering teams to create project plans and track delivery to roadmap vision.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, sprint planning, daily scrums, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations.
• Responsible for successful and timely implementation of all tasks for assigned projects.
• Create formal project plans with milestones and deliverable details.
• Guide the organization to work under internal project/product methodology.
• Collaborate with product owners in backlog management and continuous delivery of features.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Prioritization with cross-functional

Agile/Scrum

Multitasking across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, IT or related

PMP certification (a plus)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

DevOps

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Position Responsibilities

This position will support multiple internal projects that result in software to support our internal client business process and software programs that deliver web and API solutions for our customers. You will be responsible for using your experience as a project manager to efficiently deliver on project goals and commitments. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, strong communication, and providing quality product solutions is essential.

Key Tasks

• Work across Business and Engineering teams as assigned to create project plans to track and deliver to the defined roadmap vision.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, sprint planning, daily scrums, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations as assigned.
• Responsible for the successful and timely implementation of all business and IT relevant tasks associated with assigned projects.
• Create formal project plans inclusive of milestones and deliverable details.
• Guide the organization to work under our internal project/product methodology as assigned.
• Work closely with product owners in backlog management and continuous delivery of features as assigned.

Requirements – Skills & Specifications

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically.
• Experience with infrastructure tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, DevOps, etc.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to resolve project related issues and escalations while navigating challenging situations in a professional manner.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks within distance and local team environments across multiple business units.
• Experience with Agile, SCRUM and other Software Development Processes.
• Experience facilitating prioritization of efforts with cross‑functional leadership.

Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or other related degree (a plus).
• PMP certification (a plus).
• Experience in the Finance industry (a plus).

Company Summary

Channel is a leading provider of equipment finance and working capital funding solutions for small businesses, exclusively through Equipment Finance Companies. Utilizing customized technology and business processes, a strong balance sheet, and risk analytics, Channel provides single‑source financing that supports third‑party originators and their customers who have business growth opportunities and a need for capital. Channel was established in 2009 and is the only full‑service independent lender offering a single‑source solution for equipment finance and working capital exclusively through equipment finance companies for their small and midsize business customers. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN, with additional offices in Atlanta, GA, Des Moines, IA, and Marshall, MN. We are proud to be rated a Top Workplace.

Benefits

The company offers a flexible work environment and encourages innovation and team member development. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options; life insurance and disability plans; along with a generous PTO policy and employer‑matched company 401K plan.

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 annually