Project Manager II (Hybrid / Remote)

The UMB Governance organization within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is comprised of IT leaders, project managers, architects, software engineers, and analysts coming from diverse background and experiences.  Functionally, the Governance Organization provides guidance and oversight to IT processes, projects, capacity, and risk management functions to ensure appropriate strategies, policies and controls are executed effectively and efficiently. We share a strong commitment to ensure our enterprise-level systems are performing at peak capacity and we believe in fully supporting each other to achieve this goal. 

As a Project Manager II, you will lead multiple enterprise projects interacting with cross-functional teams comprised of internal & external technical contributors, IT managers and various other stakeholders.  You will serve as the liaison with project sponsors, vendors and will facilitate continuous communication and manage expectations.  You will be expected to coordinate the resolution of complex issues and challenging situations.  This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership.  This role is hybrid (Tue, Wed, Thu on-site) for candidates in Kansas City area and open to qualified remote candidates outside of Kansas City area but within the US.

How you’ll spend your time:

• Managing multiple projects across data analytics and/or digital banking programs.
• Developing business case for executive review and approval of new projects.
• Working with project team and stakeholders to establish consensus on project scope, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Planning, monitoring, adjusting, and communicating the project’s schedule.
• Identifying constraints, risks and coordinating problem resolution of complex issues.
• Tracking, measuring, and reporting on project status and progress.
• Coordinating with IT resource managers and implementation partners to ensure the project has proper staffing during each phase/sprint of the SDLC.
• Ensuring project methodology, standards, processes, and procedures are followed throughout the life of the project.

We’re excited to talk with you if:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline AND at least 3 years of IT project management experience.
• You have experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project methodologies. 
• You have proficiency utilizing a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (i.e. Sciforma, MS Project, Planview, ServiceNow etc.). 
• You have knowledge and experience in financial services process/workflow including card transactions, core banking deposits and customer processing, loan processing, payments, and fraud management. 

Bonus Points If:

• You have at least 5 year of project management experience. 
• You have a PMP certification.  This is highly desired. 
• You have knowledge of …