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Project Manager III (Lending)

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Navy Federal Credit Union

Project Manager III (Lending)

Winchester, VA

Overview

To plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation. To develop project plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation
  • Defines, develops, and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules
  • Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements
  • Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases
  • Develops clear and concise "big picture" of projects within Navy Federal organizational goals
  • Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training
  • Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans
  • Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables
  • Identifies, communicates, and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern, or cross-organizational that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives
  • Maintains/archives project documentation
  • Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations
  • Sets, manages, and communicates client expectations for the project
  • Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards
  • Identifies, escalates and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules
  • Monitors and controls risks ensuring timelines are met and project goals are attained
  • Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues
  • Provides project status reports to management
  • Ensures success of projects by working closely with Procurement regarding vendor contracts
  • Works closely with Procurement to clearly define and understand contracts, including language, scope, pre- and post-award, contract closure, basic legal aspects, and risk management
  • Manages contracts' quality assurance, including contract administration and execution
  • Manages contract budget, cost control mechanisms and Change control
  • Serves as primary point of contact for project management and related issues
  • Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources, meeting budgetary requirements
  • Allocates project team assignments to ensure accountability, establishes a team environment, manages personnel changes, and executes the training plan
  • Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information and/or budget considerations to
  • stakeholders
  • Establishes team objectives and assignments, reviews work products, and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance; may provide input to team members' performance appraisals
  • Promotes team building and skills development of project team members
  • Manages multiple, large, and highly complex projects
  • Participates in developing, modifying, and executing department policies, standards, and processes
  • Provides guidance on issues having department and/or organization-wide impact
  • Works on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and competing priorities
  • Solves highly technical and complex problems
  • Negotiates with or influences division/department management to facilitate project resolution within timelines and budget constraints
  • Manages relationships with vendors, participates in contact negotiations, oversees contract quality assurance, budget, and cost mechanisms
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

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Qualifications

  • Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple, large complex projects
  • Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis
  • Expertise developing and managing relationships across business units and the organization
  • Extensive experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring others in a constantly changing and challenging environment
  • Strong understanding of contact and their impact on projects
  • Proficiency with PCs and related software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications)
  • PMP Certification (or commensurate experience managing corporate-wide projects)
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated skill in producing desired results and achieving goals and objectives
  • Demonstrated skill directing and controlling project activities of a broad functional area
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Desired Qualification

  • Advanced Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field
  • Knowledge of Navy Federal's, or other financial institutions', operations

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Client-provided location(s): Winchester, VA 22601, USA
Job ID: Navy_Federal_Credit_Union-21369-OTHLOC-100005087415526
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program