Project Manager

FUNCTION: Bangor Savings Bank is looking for a dynamic Project Manager I to join our high-performing team. Candidate would be responsible for managing a portfolio of ongoing enterprise-wide projects to benefit the organization. For this entry level position, you will be working closely with a wide variety of team members to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track. Responsibilities include submitting project deliverables, preparing status reports, setting up meetings, creating agendas, taking meeting notes, maintaining a detailed library of all documents, and establishing effective project communication plans as well as the proper execution of said plans.
To be a successful Project Manager I, you will need to have proven experience in effective time and resource management and the ability to lead multiple project teams of various sizes in a fast-paced work environment.
The Bank places high importance on its culture of employee engagement, and the Project Manager I is expected to facilitate and collaborate with their project teams accordingly. This position reports directly to the Director of the Project Management Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project / Technical:

• Utilize and adhere to the Bank’s Project Management Framework for all assigned work
• Coordinate and manage multiple approved projects concurrently
• Escalate larger project issues and risks to management and governance committees for resolution
• Author and maintain all required documentation
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and of the highest quality possible
• Facilitate engaging, informative, organized meetings and presentations
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Effectively provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders
• Manage and assign project tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Consistently monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to embrace different personalities and viewpoints to create a cohesive team

• Results oriented, highly organized, ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize time
• Proficient PC software skills required, especially with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Experience with maintaining confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
• Desire to obtain a thorough understanding of bank processes and procedures to better advise on the most appropriate and efficient utilization of bank software and technology
• Works independently with minimal supervision

Training/Education:

• Knowledge of, and interest in, the discipline of project management is a must
• Four year college degree preferred
• Willingness and enthusiasm for further industry training, development, and professional designations and certifications is essential
• Ability to effectively share learned skills with others
• Become familiar with and utilize established PM documentation templates and tracking software

Compliance and Control:

• Assist in ensuring that the Bank is in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to Bank Risk Management policies and procedures

General:

• Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others
• Focus upon the attainment of bank goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
• Conforms to acceptable punctuality/attendance standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements:

• General office environment.

External and internal applications, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.