Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives - Administration, Ridgeland, MS

At BankPlus, we strive to add value for our employees, customers and shareholders. We are a high-performing TEAM committed to fulfilling promises, building lasting relationships, and making dreams come true.

All current employees must have a performance rating of Outstanding or High-Performing to be eligible to post for a position. 

General Position Scope:

The Project Manager of Strategic Initiatives will demonstrate team leadership skills and use industry best practices throughout the project life cycle to manage the project scope, resources, and schedule. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and drive projects from conception to launch. They will need to be highly organized, adaptable, and passionate about project management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and is eager to contribute to the strategic goals of BankPlus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and managing projects using the project management life cycle;
• Communicates and manages project expectations to sponsors, team members, executive management, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner;
• Coordinates internal resources and third-party vendors for execution of projects;
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget;
• Collaborates with business owners to help document concept proposals, business requirements, and technical requirements;
• Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility;
• Ensures resource availability and allocation;
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress;
• Manages change requests and tracks changes to project scope, schedule, and costs;
• Measures project performance and communicates updates to stakeholders;
• Manages risks and issues and escalates to management as needed;
• Participates in the bank’s High-Performance Rewards Connections program.

• Performs special projects and other duties as requested.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related field
• PMP Certification required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing projects;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking;
• Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions;
• Enthusiastic, solution-oriented attitude;
• Ability to make difficult decisions and handle multiple tasks

BankPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.