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WASHINGTON TRUST BANK Senior Project Manager in Spokane, Washington
Description OVERVIEW Responsible for overseeing Bank-wide projects, focused on meeting project commitments including communication with stakeholders and senior management. Provides leadership, vision and direction setting for both the project team and business partners. Incorporates change management and project management methodologies in order to insure project success. Uses knowledge of mission and core strategy as a basis to develop specific objectives and goals. Viewed as a sought after resource and a key advisor to business partners. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads the design, testing, planning and implementation of complex projects. Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement change. Facilitates broad-based, often complex, communication for internal and/or external audiences. Creates a forum and format for ongoing open communication within functional areas or among departments. Keeps informed of new technology and methodology developments within the project management field. Supports and enforces project management practices with business units to ensure projects are successfully completed on time and within budget. Acts as the actual Project Manager and primary business unit liaison for major IT and business line initiatives/projects. Gathers, analyzes and summarizes data as a defining element to problem definition and resolution for complex banking processes. Responsible for preparing RFP's, vendor management, risk management, application utilization and strategy on major projects. Develops expertise and knowledge of all Banking business practices, processes and procedures within their assigned area. Recommends new procedures, processes and practices that impact the bank's current and future operational and application system's needs. Closely coordinates major Initiatives and Project requirements with IT and Operational Risk Management to ensure that security, production and operational maintenance considerations are incorporated into all Project Management Plans. Mentors and trains Bank staff on project management methodology. Coordinates planning and scheduling activities with assigned business units. Works with business units to ensure project status reports, resource requirements and other project management details are tracked, monitored and reported to executive management. Utilizes appropriate business requirements definitions, cost/benefit analysis techniques and market analysis evaluations leading to effective decision-making. Fosters and manages productive relationships with executive level sponsors. Regular, reliable attendance is required. Performs compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned. OTHER FUNCTIONS Interacts with high-level executives and managers, and lead large group discussions dealing with major Initiatives and Projects. Oversees and/or assist with special projects or duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Business, MIS or related field desired. 5+ years' experience in project management role. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. High level of expertise and knowledge of business banking practices with the desire to learn and understand processes at a detail level. Project management experience, including demonstrated proficiencies with project management methodology, risk analysis, contingency plan development, budget formulation and other key PM components. Leadership or Management experience desired with the ability to influence without direct management responsibility. Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification desired. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with and work effectively with diverse groups of people, managing conflict and negotiating for results when needed. Ability to lead, motivate and build teams as needed. Excellent verbal and written c