Strategic Project Manager & Business Analyst

First Western; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parking

Health and wellness benefits (HSA, FSA

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development & certs

Job summary

First Western Trust is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Manager with business analyst responsibilities to lead cross‑functional initiatives that align with strategic objectives. You’ll manage the full project lifecycle—from planning and execution to stakeholder communication and delivery—and translate goals into actionable requirements in collaboration with business partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or engineering, 3–5 years of PM experience in both

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, with exposure to business analysis responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in both waterfall and agile project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact across departments and with external vendors and clients.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑starter with autonomy to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight.
• Team player with customer service focus; collaboration across functions.
• CAPM or equivalent and/or Scrum Master certification preferred (within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including milestones, resources, and dependencies, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Coordinate communication across cross‑functional teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, generate leadership updates, and maintain project documentation in compliance with company standards.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements through workshops, interviews, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Translate business needs into clear project deliverables and support solution design by ensuring alignment between requirements and technical execution.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), maintain traceability of requirements, and contribute to post‑implementation reviews and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Western Trust is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Manager with business analyst responsibilities to lead cross‑functional initiatives that align with strategic objectives. You’ll manage the full project lifecycle—from planning and execution to stakeholder communication and delivery—and translate goals into actionable requirements in collaboration with business partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or engineering, 3–5 years of PM experience in both