Sr. Business Analyst/Project Manager

Minnesota League of Credit Unions

Saint Paul, Northern (MN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 91,000 - 105,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Bonuses

Job summary

Minnesota League of Credit Unions in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Operations professional to oversee project intake and cross‑functional delivery for member services. You will translate leadership and end-user requests into actionable solutions, coordinate with internal teams and vendors, and drive projects to on‑time, on‑budget completion while aligning with member expectations.

Strong program management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum High School degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5-6 years of similar or related experience.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field a plus.
  • Minimum Familiarity with Waterfall or Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the primary point of contact for the organization regarding assigned projects.
  • Ensures team members know their responsibilities and deliverables.
  • Manages project lifecycle and maintains deliverables, plans and status reports for new products, promotions and enhancements.
  • Leads cross-functional project teams to devise optimum solutions and launch new products or services.
  • Elicits business requirements through current system study and stakeholder discussions.
  • Presents alternatives to stakeholders to facilitate design decisions and gain consensus.
  • Coordinates internal resources and third-party vendors to deliver effective solutions.
  • Assists in estimating and scheduling tasks; troubleshoots issues as they arise.

Skills

Project management
Leadership
Communication
Prioritization
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Multi-software
Cross-functional
Agile
Waterfall

Education

High School degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Office
VPN Technologies
Network management software
Log management
Microsoft Visio
Visual Basic/Visual Studio
PC Inventory Software

Job description

Salary: $91,399.44 - $105,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026

Operations

Role:

This position serves as the primary point of intake for business requests from leadership and gathers product and enhancement requirements from end users. It translates these needs into actionable solutions for teams. The position works across the organization to plan, coordinate, and execute projects, providing strong leadership and comprehensive support to ensure high-quality results delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with member expectations.

Work Type:

Full-time, on-site at our Westminster Administrative office in St. Paul, MN

Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for the organization regarding assigned projects
  • Ensures team members know their responsibilities and deliverables
  • Manages project throughout the project lifecycle and maintains key project deliverables, project plans, communication plans and status reports for new products, promotions, and enhancements
  • Uses Blaze’s project methodology and project reporting to ensure prompt and efficient execution, collaboration, and status communication of all assigned projects
  • Tracks and reports project performance and status to leadership
  • Prepares project plan and obtains agreement to that plan from key project stakeholders.
  • Lead projects and multi-functional project teams of internal employees, vendors, and technology partners to devise optimum solutions and launch new products or services
  • Elicits business requirements, through current system study, and discussion sessions with stakeholders.
  • Outlines high level impact assessments, GAP analysis, and detailed design
  • Develops and documents design alternatives to satisfy user, business, statutory, and system requirements
  • Presents alternatives to business stakeholders and impacted areas to facilitate design decisions and gain consensus
  • Assists in the development of functional testing requirements for new or existing system features
  • Conducts system walkthrough and formal review of new implementations
  • Spearheads resolution of business and technical issues, through collaboration with various project stakeholders
  • Assists in estimating and scheduling of a project or project tasks
  • Helps with troubleshooting and resolving problems and to explore opportunities for enhancement and improvement
  • Coordinates internal resources and third-party vendors to deliver highly effective solutions
Other Duties
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control
  • Exhibit Blaze’s Core Value’s: Better Lives, Thoughtfully Compassionate, Minnesota’s Best, and Give Back
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support effective department operation.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work.
Requirements
Experience/Education/Certifications/Licenses
  • Minimum High School degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 5-6 years of similar or related experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field a plus
  • Minimum Familiarity with Waterfall or Agile methodologies
Demonstrated Knowledge
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project planning methods and techniques
  • Ability to prioritize multiple task and options with a strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communicator and influencer within all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, accompanied with the ability to resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to manage complex projects.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong problem solving and project management skills.
  • Ability to work inter-departmentally.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands.
  • Ability to learn multiple software programs.
  • In-depth understanding of Blaze products and systems
Intermediate knowledge in the following technologies:
  • Microsoft Windows server and desktop operating systems
  • Microsoft Office (Teams, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Xcel)
  • VPN Technologies
  • Network management software and systems.
  • Log management, security auditing, etc.
  • Microsoft Visio (for network documentation)
  • Microsoft Visual Basic/Visual Studio
  • PC Inventory Software
Communication Skills

Ability to lead and/or be the subject matter expert for member/staff processes; exert regional influence or corporate knowledge sharing.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and stand; answer calls; operate computer; interact with internal staff and public on the phone; travel to designated offices; lift up to 20 lbs.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere, and we encourage diverse applicant depth and breadth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary and Benefits

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is: $91,399.44 - $105,000/annually. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

  • low-cost medical (as low as $20 a paycheck)
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • quarterly bonuses
  • generous vacation and sick time hours
  • paid leave options
  • up to 6% 401k contribution
  • tuition reimbursement
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