Junior Project Manager

Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to help businesses succeed and our communities thrive. 

With offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, we’re strong, growing and committed to supporting the communities we serve. We extend this commitment to the community to our associates, offering annual paid volunteer time off and charitable-matching opportunities. Voted a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker for multiple years, we offer our associates an array of benefits and the opportunity to chart their own career path with us. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to guide people to a lifetime of financial success, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, interesting colleagues and the satisfaction of supporting our communities. 

Together, there’s no stopping you!

Job Title:Junior Project ManagerJob Description:

Summary

The primary objective of this role is to provide support, coordination, and communication. This role will assist in project management, decision-making, and problem solving while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of Bank-wide and department specific projects. 

• Apply sound project management principles including, but not limited to: preparation and tracking of project plans, management of risks and issues and management of project budgets and spend. 

• Prepare written status updates and presentations/reports on the specified projects for communication to the Project Steering Committees and Project Oversight Committee, as needed.

• Provide clear and precise communications and updates to all stakeholders. 

• Gather, interpret and document stakeholder requirements and processes through workshops, interviews, storyboards, use cases, process-flow maps and other methods. 

• Assist the stakeholders in the development of test approaches and plans. Work with the stakeholders, as needed, to manage the testing process and/or oversee it.

• Manage issues and risks – ensure these are captured; work with the project teams to formulate mitigations and workarounds as needed. Assist with presenting recommendations to Project Sponsors/Project Oversight Committees for approval. 

• Work collaboratively with IT and Information Security to review and ensure that technical solutions meet the business requirements and conform to Information Security standards. 

• Assist the Head of Project Management in ensuring that all change processes are kept up to update. 

• Promote good change principles across the Bank - work with the business to provide guidance, assistance and support for the change component associated with assigned projects.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, and navigate potentially difficult situations when dealing with other departments. 

• Ability to work with internal and/or external parties who may have competing deadlines and priorities, ensuring they are "bought-in" to the change. 

• Ensure that any task allocated is seen through to the very end and to a good standard. 

• Ability to work accurately under pressure and against deadlines. 

• Ability to analyze data and make conclusions and recommendations. 

• Apply initiative, showing a preparedness to go beyond normal constraints, applying a lateral thinking approach to problem solving. 

• Able to manage own workload, and priorities, plan actions and monitor progress. 

• Cooperate and represent a liaison with others to achieve goals. 

• Team Player with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and build positive and open work relationships. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in project management or other related experience

Computer and Software Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) and Google (Mail,Sheets, Docs, etc.)

• Proficiency in Project Management Software (MS Project, Asana, etc.) is a bonus

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• None 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Enterprise Bank & Trust please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to managing our business and community relationships in ways that positively impact our associates, clients, and the diverse communities where we work and live. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing both drug and background check screenings. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster HERE.