Project Manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

We are a remote first company with the exception of a few positions being onsite in our designated locations.  The positions which are remote you will need to be able to travel a few times a year. In this particular role of Project Manager, you will need to visit client sites periodically throughout the year depending on the demands of the project.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A NYMBUS Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects.  These projects range in complexity and at minimum require the Project Manager to work closely with clients, internal teams, and/or third party vendors.  The ability to create, manage, and balance the competing requirements of scope, time, schedule, and cost with limited supervisory assistance is required.  A strong skill set includes active listening, interpretation, clarification, negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.  Understanding the full knowledge and use of project management processes, tools, and techniques within the Project Management Body of Knowledge to effectively manage projects through the project phases of initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing is imperative. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the NYMBUS project management process to manage varying sizes of projects.
• Work with clients and internal teams to develop and manage the project charter, identify stakeholders, definite scope, determine budget, in addition to managing other project requirements.
• Manage deliverables, budget, and resource allocation.
• Plan project schedule and milestones, revising as needed to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Maintain meeting minutes, change logs, and decision requests.
• Act on behalf of business interests, regularly escalating to ensure outcomes match overall organization strategies and goals.  
• Develop and monitor specific project measurements for all assigned projects.
• Guide and support project team members, clients, and internal teams to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
• Create and maintain process documentation, PMO department procedures, and communication standards.
• Maintain files structures and contents to reflect NYMBUS project requirements.
• Control and catalogue PMO procedures and templates with your direct peers to ensure a comprehensive and evolving PMO process.
• Utilize varying communication techniques to ensure participant acceptance and understanding in meetings and the overall project process.  
• Prepare status reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and lead project meetings that are flexible and productive in achieving goals and objectives.
• Communicate relevant information to all stakeholders to ensure they are kept up to date on current project state.
• Create, manage, and update dashboards for executive teams.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and team members.
• Identify, track, and escalate critical issues to minimize project risk factors.
• Maintain decision logs; including assumptions, discussions, and decisions while ensuring all necessary parties are involved to mitigate risks. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, information technology, finance or related field
• Banking or finance experience required
• Mergers and acquisitions and/or conversion experience preferred
• Minimum 4 years PMO experience preferred
• Minimum three years’ project management or general management experience required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Agile certification preferred
• Knowledge of agile software development tools and techniques, including Scrum and Kanban approaches
• Working knowledge of programming techniques
• Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA) tools, brainstorming tools, and planning tools
• Knowledge of basic IT structure and roles
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management at the company
• Ability to function as a team player
• Ability to research and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Well organized, detail-oriented, results-focused and able to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possesses a sense of urgency and understands how to achieve desired results
• Exceptional time management skills

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Annual Salary 
• Annual Cash Bonus and Equity Options commensurate with the role level and experience
• 100% Fully Remote
• Robust 401(k) plan with company match
• Insurance - Health, Dental and Vision (Nymbus covers 100% of the Healthcare and Basic Dental premiums)
• Flexible Paid Time Off