IT Project Manager II, South Bend, IN

POSITION SUMMARYThe IT Project Manager II role will manage smaller to median sized [10-15] bank projects that involve IT resources and other Business Unit resources outside of IT. They will work closely with the IT Business Partners and serve as a liaison between IT and other Business Units. They will coordinate with Project Managers from other departments to collaborate on completing and assigning tasks. The IT Project Manager will oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within scope. The project manager is accountable for planning and allocating resources, scheduling working sessions with the team, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in evaluating new technology
• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues list, and risk management plans.
• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks with guidance from Sr. Project Managers
• Other miscellaneous tasks as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-6 years of experience working in Information Technology (IT) managing projects or relevant management experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge in several areas of technology
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (MS 365)
• Proficient with project management software with full understanding of planning term

SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Strong time management with the ability to manage multiple schedules
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to solve problems creatively

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• CAPM or PMP Certification preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSAbility to travel to all locations as well as ability to travel overnight, as needed for meetings, projects, seminars, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EQUIPMENTLaptop, PC, fax, phone, MFD's, routers, switches, and standard office equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)