Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to guide our teams at MHV. This role would manage critical initiatives that would have significant financial impact on internal and external resources. The Project Manager would partner with executive level business sponsors, drive the clear definition of the projects goals, identify business benefits, and all impacted business areas. Additionally, the Project Manager would form the project team, implement project strategy and establish a realistic timeline for completion. Once the project is underway, the Project Manager would lead and manage the team by defining roles, setting expectations and holding team members accountable. Candidates must possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, with an Agile certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform project management activities including project planning, initiation, execution, cost, budget control, testing and closing projects for multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, milestones, schedules, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques. Ensure project status, cost and progression are reported up to Strategic Portfolio Management tracking.
• Facilitate change request to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
• Identify issues/risk to provide recommendations to resolve or mitigate them.
• Create acceptance of project deliverables.
• Proactively drive work forward rather than relying on stakeholders to identify next steps
• Account for organizational projects that fall outside the scop of the Project Manager but may impact resources
  
• Work with Executive Team Members to assist in the definition of project scope and objectives involving all relevant internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Executive sponsors to break down tasks into understandable work to funnel into a comprehensive project plan.
• Account for the availability of resources and adhere to a defined project initiation approval process and project close outs.
• Establish strong working relationships, communication cadence and accountability with Executives and key stakeholders. Define a clear sense of roles and responsibilities through the project. Clearly define where one person's accountability begins and another's end.
• Identify specific milestones for when outside stakeholders may need to be informed or consulted throughout the project. organize and communicate information to all stakeholders and escalate to executive level sponsors as appropriate.
• Responsible for evaluating project performance, efficiency and effectiveness. Identify successes, short comings and plan for ways to fix similar issues in the future.
• Highlight what when right, including building camaraderie and rewarding team members who excelled during the project.

Performance Measurements Include:

• Upholds MHV Brand standards and assures member service is top priority by treating members or other employees professionally with courtesy and respect.
• Maintain productive relationships with department leaders, project leaders and project teams by ensuring ongoing and effective communications between MHV and IT department in the usage and maintenance of supported business applications.
• Provide project management support to Corporate or department projects, as determined by management and working with resources from across the organization to successfully complete approved projects with direct supervision
• Monitor new and emerging business solutions from industry vendors that may be useful to MHV and communicate findings to the appropriate managers within the organization.
• Provides system and process expertise to project teams and initiatives as directed.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the job and continually expands knowledge to develop skills.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Three to five years of similar or related experience in project management, finance or related industries
• (1) A bachelor's degree, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as an equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• PMP certification required, agile certification preferred.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and achieve results with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proven problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships
• Experience influencing, motivating, training or guiding others to achieve desired outomes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including external partners and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Willingness and ability to travel, including evenings and weekends as business needs require

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - with no waiting period for coverage!
• 401(k) with employer match and non-elective employer contribution
• Paid Vacation, Sick time and Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Discounted Loan Rates and Fees

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is provided in compliance with state and federal law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the screening and hiring process or if some sort of change or adjustment to the application/interviewing process is required.