Jr Project Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Project Manager has a critical role in helping the bank succeed at its business transformation efforts through leadership of every phase of approved projects spanning all areas of the organization.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Accountable for direct and independent leadership of projects. When appropriate, also independently manage sub-components of larger, more complex efforts or programs led by other project management colleagues.
• Responsible for ownership of projects, starting with project approval at end of initiating through post-implementation Monitoring and Closure. This includes confirming and refining inherited project requirements, team resourcing and alignment, and building project plans.
• Lead projects using a hybrid of waterfall and agile methodologies, adjusting where appropriate.
• Establish and lead cross-functional project teams from across the organization.
• Use knowledge of HomeTrust organization and Project Management skills to anticipate and address risks to scope, quality, budget or timelines.
• Independently resolve most issues where a precedent may not exist.
• Complete project artifacts as required by PMO policy using HomeTrust-defined templates.
• Organize and lead regular consultations with business stakeholders to ensure project remains aligned with strategic objectives.
• When paired with a Project Coordinator for a project, collaborate for effective and efficient documentation, communication and scheduling.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws. 
• Complete all mandatory annual compliance training. 
• Follow regulatory requirements including those pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and OFAC to assist in the identification, detection and determent of money laundering and other unlawful activities, as well as regulations pertaining to lending and consumer compliance to include fair lending laws. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: project management, project delivery, project methodologies, strategic planning, or implementation.
• Must have 2+ years of experience leading projects in banking or related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a project plan and work breakdown structure of appropriate complexity from information provided in a project charter, including identification of critical path and milestones.
• Strong organizational skills, acute attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple projects while still meeting deadlines. 
• Ability to lead project teams in an environment that is still maturing in its understanding and adoption of strong project management standards.
• Positive, helpful and collaborative team player.
• Personable, open-minded and flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred:

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar certification
• Familiarity and experience with Smartsheet platform.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Ability to identify and help implement improvements to PMO department and processes.

About HomeTrust Bank

HomeTrust Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value-added community banking through online/mobile channels and multiple locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Learn more at www.htb.com. Apply today to take your first steps towards joining this talented population of employees within a growing organization. 

Work Environment, Physical Requirements  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  HomeTrust Bank promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of qualified applicants and employees.

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting to 25 lbs., finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing are required.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office to attend meetings and to access files, machinery, or other job-related tools.

DISCLAIMER: HomeTrust Bank is an evolving company.  As such this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

HomeTrust Bank's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristick protected by federal law. Employment decisions will be based on valid job requirements and business needs, and we administer personnel actions (including recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and social/recreation programs) without discrimination on any prohibited basis.