Project Manager

About the Position:

As the Product Manager, you will provide leadership to assist the Bank in achieving its objectives through the effective completion of projects and implementation of systems. You will be involved in technology-driven projects that requires hands-on involvement. The ability to work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes will be critical to the success of your role. You will be expected to manage hybrid projects that will involve traditional and agile methodologies for delivery.

What You Will Do:

• Lead planning and/or implementation of projects. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the business unit(s) impacted
• Organize and facilitate stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, supporting product owners
• Manage multiple high priority and high visibility initiatives, meet and track deadlines across initiatives
• Develop strong partnerships with assigned team(s) and cross-functional teams, encouraging sustainable work pace, promoting collaboration and teamwork
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues, work with necessary parties to resolve blockers, and escalate to management accordingly
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including tracking progress, deliverables, milestones, tasks, and status reports
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum five years of project management or related experience required
• A Bachelor’s degree required, equivalent experience will be considered
• Financial institution and/or IT experience preferred
• Agile Scrum, PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
• Experience with applying agile values and principles preferred (Scrum, Kanban, Backlog grooming, etc)
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view, this may include digging into hidden problems, exploring and implementing solutions
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands & deadlines
• Willing to take a hands-on approach and help the team to drive success
• Effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, consultative approach necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in system implementations, should be comfortable explaining technical and non-technical topics
• Familiar with banking systems that support processes such as ACH, Wires, Cards, and Lending
• Experience adapting to vendor methodologies when appropriate
• Ability to work an expanded and flexible schedule in order to deliver projects on time and with minimal customer impact

Working Conditions/Demands:

• Professional office setting.
• Must be able to move throughout the office and buildings to obtain or relay information as well as effectively utilize a remote support staff.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Who Are We?

We’re not just another bank and we’re not looking for just another employee. Since 1999, First Internet Bank has been dedicated to finding a better way to bank and doing things that have never been done before. Yes, we really were the first state-charted, FDIC insured bank to operate entirely online and we have been leading the way ever since.

We seek the game changers, the innovators…those who challenge the status quo because change really is the only constant. Ready to join a team of imaginative, driven individuals like you? It’s your career, you deserve to imagine more. Keep reading, we think you will like you what see.