IT Project Manager - Software Delivery

* This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office*

** Must reside in the state of CO on start date, relocation assistance is not provided **

***FirstBank does not sponsor work visas***

Salary Range

$95,000 - $115,000

Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

Plan and manage the delivery of Information Technology solutions coupled with business objectives to meet FirstBank needs. This includes the creation and management of schedule, scope, resources, risk, and communication plans as they relate to project efforts, identify needed resources, assign individual responsibilities and tasks, and notify appropriate management if resource constraints will impact the project timeline. The Analyst will focus on more complex work delivered by one or multiple agile teams.

What you will do

• Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify needed resources, assign individual responsibilities and tasks, and notify appropriate management if resource constraints will impact the project timeline.
• Manage project scope and day-to-day operational aspects and report scope changes appropriately.
• Utilize project management methods and tools in order to ensure milestones and project delivery are on time.
• Lead the project team in discussion and documentation of lessons learned in the form of the project retrospective.
• Identify and analyze risks, create mitigation plans, and manage risks and issues as they occur.
• Work as a liaison between vendors, project sponsors, and project teams to facilitate effective project management.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues surrounding a project in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standard PM practices, especially as it relates to agile.
• Perform basic business analysis when necessary when a separate business analyst is not involved.
• Assist other Project Managers with issue resolution and best practices.
• Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities to expand knowledge and improve skills.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, master’s degree is a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or other similar certification
• Experience with JIRA or similar tool
• Experience with various project methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers, sponsors, marketing, managers, and technical staff
• Experience in planning meetings that include the right people and agendas that makes appropriate use of the scheduled time
• Experience with identifying and managing project risks and developing mitigation and contingency plans when appropriate
• Ability to develop working estimate for the project based on inputs from all project team members
• Proficient in the use of appropriate scheduling techniques in order to determine and manage to target finish dates
• Ability to identify