Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives – Denver, CO

Do you excel in project management? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where your unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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This position will be accountable for the project management of key strategic projects and initiatives for the North America Strategic Partnerships team. This position will manage and coordinate all aspects of projects, including identifying goals, objectives and scope and creating a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines and resources required. This position will monitor/evaluate project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, next steps and overall project progress and health. This position will assist with maintenance of project documentation and development of presentations for communication, including both internal and external stakeholders. This position will support the team by attending meetings to document and track action items and next steps, follow-up with team members and ensure deadlines are met for key deliverables for our largest strategic accounts. This position will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of training materials and other documents that outline the roles and responsibilities of the strategics team.

Role Responsibilities
Project management of strategic initiatives and projects, including but not limited to:

• Creation and maintenance of project documentation to be leveraged for executive reporting

• Regular communication of project status, updates, and key metrics to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment

• Coordination and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, finance, marketing, and operations to drive project execution and achieve desired outcomes

• Establishment and maintenance relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, team members, vendors, and partners

• Execution of post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvement

• Attend meetings to granularly track milestones, updates, and action items, assuring deadlines are met, and that any delays or risks are communicated in a timely manner

• Development and maintenance of training materials and other documentation

Role Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience managing projects

• Experience in a complex retail/consumer financial services organizations preferred

• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional project teams.

• PMI certification preferred

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ 

Salary 

The base salary range is $100,000 - $130,000 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. 

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).

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