Project Manager - Toccoa, GA

The Project Manager performs a wide variety of duties, utilizing his/her knowledge of systems or procedures and must have a good understanding of Project Management principles and tools. He/she reports project statuses to members of the Executive Management Team and directs and leads scheduled Project Team meetings. The Project Manager directs and leads the work of others, as needed, to facilitate the completion of projects, checklists, and purchases.

 

About Us:

1st Franklin Financial Corporation has been a family run company for over 80 years. Our goal is to provide financial solutions across our footprint. Today we have over 380 offices across the Southeast and continue to expand into new territory. We offer you the potential to earn an annual salary. To support your growth, we also offer training programs and other developmental opportunities for employees. Benefits include competitive pay, bonus potential, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time.

 

Annual Salary - $55,000 to $70,000

 

PRINICIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY ACTIVITIES

Manage Corporate projects

1. Utilize project management skills to properly scope, coordinate, and track multiple and simultaneous company projects
2. Develop, implement, and maintain project processes and flow chart
3. Ensure that projects are well defined and that problems are quickly identified and efficiently resolved
4. Assist in identifying project tasks and allocating project team members and resources
5. Develop a project communication plan to update senior management and all other stake holders regarding project status, risks, costs, delays, and milestones.

Manage and Provide Updates to Project Teams

1. Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
2. Update and provide status updates in Project Management software and PWA
3. Record, edit, and distribute Meeting notes
4. Complete an annual review and summary of all Company projects

Manage Bulk Purchase Acquisitions and Branch Opening/Relocations

1. Serve as liaison between all stakeholders throughout the process
2. Prepare and distribute the Bulk Purchase and Branch opening/relocations checklist

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in management, technical management, or project management
• Excellent problem solving, reasoning ability and critical thinking skills
• Possess creativity, high Emotional Intelligence and the ability to work with those who are resistant to change
• Ability to maintain confidential business and personal information
• Advanced interpersonal relationship skills at a variety of levels and business settings
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse relevant information and apply individual judgement
• Action focused
• Strong communication skills (verbal / written)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite products
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to operate an automobile

Desirable

• Undergraduate Degree
• Theoretical and practical project management knowledge
• CAPM or PMP certification or willingness to acquire
• Understanding of finance mathematics and business environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of MS Project and Portal Web Access (PWA)