Principal, Enterprise Project Management Office

OCC · Chicago, IL

Company

OCC

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary
This role provides technical expertise and leadership on one or more teams that drive projects of varying size and complexity from initiation through closure across cross-functional project teams. Responsibilities include managing the delivery of solutions for one or more business areas including Financial Risk Management, Information Technology, Operations, Security, or other Shared Services Partners. This role provides subject matter expertise to drive project planning, execution, and closure activities of assigned projects while supporting the effort and providing on-going monitoring, reporting, and adjustments of project progress.
Responsibilities
  • Uses both traditional and Agile project/product approaches to execute projects and achieve business outcomes
  • Leverages technical expertise to drive day-to-day aspects of a project to deliver high-quality, on time, on budget outcomes within the project scope
  • Follows OCC standard project management guidelines, including OCC project management checklists and templates
  • Provides subject matter expertise on project initiation and planning activities to structure the project, including facilitating the definition of project objectives and scope
  • Provides technical guidance to one or more project teams in detailed planning activities, oversees project execution activities, and contributes to completion of project closure activities
  • Responsible for the identification and planning of all project work streams, including working with each functional manager to plan resources, identify key milestones, and manage dependencies
  • Provdes technical expertise in the identification, execution, and updating of project timelines and deliverables
  • Works with project team to identify project risks, track and resolve issues, and eliminate project challenges
  • Supports monitoring and reporting on the progress of project milestones and deliverables
  • Communicates clear, concise, and accurate project status to all appropriate project stakeholders, including providing weekly status reports
  • Coordinates and responds to project changes, including escalating project issues and decisions as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None

Are the essential duties of this job required to be performed in an OCC office location? No
Qualifications & Experience
  • [Required] Expert familiarity with project management methodologies
  • [Required] Proven ability to manage one or more projects in various stages of the project life cycle from initiation through completion
  • [Required] Proven ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment
  • [Required] Proven ability to facilitate project alignment between business and technical teams
  • [Required] Analytical problem-solver
  • [Required] Self-directed and detail oriented
  • [Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills
  • [Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
  • [Required] Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships

Technical Skills & Background
  • [Required] Expert experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)
  • [Required] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • [Required] Expert experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • [Preferred] Expert knowledge of application development and testing processes

Certifications
  • [Preferred] Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Education & Training
  • [Required] Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline required
  • [Preferred] Masters degree
  • [Required] 10+ years of experience in project management or project leadership role

Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Date Posted

10/26/2023

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