Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:
Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates for personal, home, and auto loans. From its early beginnings on through the years, Connexus has remained a strong, growing, and secure financial institution that remains committed to serving the financial needs of our member-owners across the country.
Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:
25 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend
Connexus has a Values-Based Culture:
Our Values of Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Wellbeing and Synergy aren't just words on a page; our values dictate the actions of the organization and everyone within it. We demonstrate our values in every personal interaction, phone call, and email - every day.
About the Role:
Due to the continued growth and maturity of our EPMO, we are adding a Program/Project Manager to our team. As a Program/Project Manager, you will facilitate and lead the implementation of Programs and Projects, develop and track budgets, create reporting for stakeholders and sponsors, and follow EPMO processes, standards, and controls. This role will work to provide strategic alignment with our Programs and Projects to provide exceptional experiences and drive progressive, innovative solutions. This role will be reporting to the PMO Manager.
Responsibilities:
Leads and supports the triage, execution and fulfillment of organizational strategic programs and projects
Directly leads projects underneath the outlined programs and drives key project decisions
Works with leaders to develop program roadmaps, identifies program risks and inter-program dependencies
Plan the overall program and monitor progress to ensure milestones are being met across the various projects/programs
Assists with the discovery of resources needed to reach objectives and manages resources in an effective and efficient manner
Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Responsible for the coordination and completion of programs/projects ranging in duration from six months to two years plus on time and within budget and scope
Solves key program/project problems and ensures all findings are communicated effectively
Creates KPIs for monitoring program health and progress throughout the program lifecycle
Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
Responsible for internal customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship
Analyzes programs and breaks down the program into time bound projects and executable initiatives
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Monitor revenue, costs, margins and forecasts at the portfolio/Program level in accordance with established guidelines and procedures
Creates and maintains comprehensive program/project documentation
Assists in the creation of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring resource and technical feasibility
Works closely with Sr. Leadership and Program sponsors to ensure strategic goals are being met and appropriately prioritized
Position Requirements:
This position is Remote
Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience is Required
5+ years of program and project management experience is Required
2+ years of prior experience working in or with a financial institution is Required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Connexus Credit Union's Recent Recognitions:
2024 Best Credit Union - NerdWallet
2024 Best Credit Union - Bankrate
2023 Best-In-Class Employer - Gallagher
2023 Best Credit Union - Kiplinger
Fourth Largest Credit Union in Wisconsin (by asset size)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/41 CFR 60-1.4, 41 CFR 60-1.35