Project Manager
Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

Overview

Assist the Sr Project Manager in planning, monitoring and expediting delivery of line of business projects. Prepare, coordinate, and manage project activities with management, developers, vendors and end users. Ensure adherence to project timelines, standards and budgets. Manage and maintain the project portfolios and assist in the facilitation of initiatives.

Job Description

* Work with internal clients to understand their needs and assess business processes and workflow
* Coordinate among multiple client areas to deliver solutions on time and on budget
* Work with developers, vendors and end users to create and execute project plans and schedules
* Effectively apply Agile project (Scrum) methodology and enforce standards
* Assist day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope
* Review and ensure quality of deliverables prepared by project team
* Minimize risk and formulate contingency plans
* Ensure that project documentation is complete, current, and stored safely
* Resolve and escalate issues in a timely fashion
* Participate in the analysis, design, training, testing, implementation and support of targeted solutions
* Develop prototype test plans and act as liaison between client community and technical staff
* Develop and distribute documentation to the user community as needed
* Stay current on project management best practices and provide expertise
* Perform other related duties as required and assigned
* Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values

Ideal Candidate will have the following:

* Familiarity with current design/development methodologies and project/system development life cycles
* Ability to manage concurrent projects and approach tasks in a structured and systematic manner
* Self-driven, team-oriented and able to interface with all organizational levels
* Leadership, analytical, and organizational skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point
* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
* Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and able to work independently
* Financial Services and Mortgage industry experience preferred
* Scrum Master certified preferred

Years of Experience: 1 Education:Bachelor's Degree