Strategic Card Projects Lead — Flexible Work

BCU; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

BCU in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-impact strategic projects across card performance, member experience, and departmental efficiency. You will bridge business needs and technical execution, guiding initiatives from conception through delivery.

Responsibilities include defining scope with stakeholders, managing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering ROI analysis to leadership. Strong communication and process management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations and project management.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in business or systems analytics with intermediate Excel preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of PSCU systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead card optimization and departmental projects from initiation to completion.
• Implement operational efficiency through process improvements and system upgrades.
• Manage relationships with IT, external vendors, and consultants.
• Identify and resolve project risks and technical issues with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, requirements, and documentation.
• Oversee testing and validate outcomes against requirements.
• Facilitate meetings and provide status, budget, and risk updates.
• Provide post go-live technical support within scope of projects.
• Assist leadership with ROI assessments and evaluating project benefits.
• Perform other duties to support service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Operations

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Process management

PSCU knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

BCU in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-impact strategic projects across card performance, member experience, and departmental efficiency. You will bridge business needs and technical execution, guiding initiatives from conception through delivery.

Responsibilities include defining scope with stakeholders, managing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering ROI analysis to leadership. Strong communication and process management skills are essential.