New Job Project Operational Support Manager In South Dakota

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: Days
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company: First PREMIER Bank

About the Role

Performs all project management functions and manages the project request process, and assists with other bank or department initiatives in support of PREMIER business areas. This position will work in close coordination with the Vice President of Data Analytics and Operations Support, other Project Managers, and business users

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform project management in support of PREMIER business areas including direction to the project team, assisting in identifying and assigning tasks, identifying individual responsibilities, and time frames.
• Manage the project lifecycle from the feasibility phase to post-implementation, being an advocate for projects and sponsors.
• Research and analyze project requests received from the operational areas to ensure the project supports the sponsors and company goals, includes financial justification, identifies workflow changes, and technology needs for each project, and review for any unintentional/intentional negative impacts to other departments.
• Assist with business requirement specifications including project scope, stakeholders, dependencies, test plan/strategies, and project details.
• Create and maintain a healthy and positive working relationship with business areas involved with the project.
• Continuous communication to business users and Executive Management on project statuses, new findings or recommendations, and other issues as they may arise, including but not limited to: project meetings and notes, written and verbal status updates to invested project team, promote and facilitate discussions for issue resolution.
• Establish, maintain, and communicate all Project Support and business area deadlines.
• Gain appropriate business area approval prior to implementing any project.
• Promote post release communication, validation from business areas, and attendance of post release meetings.
• Utilize Project Management Office software to record and track projects, including schedules and timesheets if needed.
• Ensure appropriate department goals, objectives, and procedures are satisfied.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must possess basic understanding of the banking industry and methodology.
• Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance or related field preferred; 2+ years of bank experience and/or project management experience is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, creative, written, verbal, and group communication skills.
• Along with the ability to work independently, show attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Word and Excel proficiency required.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel, and proficiency of the English language.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to concentrate and work independently.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, attention to detail, possess strong analytical, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make solid decisions and provide staff with direction, and must be highly motivated and organized.
• Ability to handle stress, exercise self-control, adhere to company policies and procedures and uphold The PREMIER Way.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
• FREE dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plans
• 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
• PREMIER Wellness Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
• Fun Employee Parties

Our Culture

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work
• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth
• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more