Project Manager, Information Security

Overview

Summary/Objective

As a Project Manager in the Finance Systems team you will work on projects driven primarily within the Information Security team. In the role, you'll serve as the servant leader for your team(s) by ensuring clear communication, driving the appropriate Agile or Waterfall methodology focused on predictable, quality delivery and driving continuous improvement of the team. Projects will include software implementation or development projects as well as general business initiatives within the Information Security department. You will be responsible for a project team with timelines, milestones, deliverables and budget tracking.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Responsible for removing impediments for the scrum/project team
• Arrange and run daily stand-up meetings and/or project meetings
• Arrange Demo and decision-making meetings in order to keep processes in order and ensure quick decisions
• Support the management team on all actions needed for strategic alignment
• Support the management team by ensuring all processes are followed within cross-functional departments
• Help to oversee design, implementation, QA, and validation of product (outcome)

• Support team efforts to successfully achieve delivery objectives by effectively applying, implementing and enforcing Scrum principles/practices and/or traditional milestone approach

• Help to facilitate daily scrums, stand-ups, and meetings to monitor product / project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and business owners
• Actively seeks and participates in a variety of learning opportunities such as Communities of Practice, conferences, classroom training and independent study to further develop self and community

Soft Skills

• Management skills (ability to influence)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Personality - ability to work with enterprise teams (matrixed) & multiple time zones
• Energy -- ability to motivate teams
• Problem solving skills
• Strong technical background
• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
• Highly self-motivated and directed. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with experience in working within teams, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field preferred
• Scrum Alliance A-CSM, Project Management (PMP) preferred
• 2-4 years of experience as a SM and/or Project Manager
• Experience in a Financial institution (understanding of financial governance) preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday.  The daily schedule may vary from 8 am to 5 pm or 9 am to 6 pm.  Hours may vary or exceed 40 in any given week depending on the needs of the business.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

EEO Statement

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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