TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SENIOR MANAGER WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Position is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of long-term and/or complex technology projects or programs while leading matrixed project team members that are each responsible for elements therein. This includes building technology project governance structures and delivery plans to enable fulfillment of articulated business goals. Role is instrumental in driving and tracking project activities, schedule, scope, and budget, as well as negotiating changes in plans and effective communication with all stakeholders.
What you will do Independently manages multiple long-term complex projects or programsIndependently manages complex project budgetsIndependently drives and manages project activities relating to meeting project objectives, budget, scope, quality standards and scheduleProvides a proactive interface between project stakeholders and senior management team to ensure complete and accurate definitions of business requirements and delivery of business applicationsDevelops, prepares, presents and maintains project plans, including staffing requirements, cost estimates, detailed budgets and work breakdown structures and schedulesPerforms project risk assessments, including identifying key risk factors, providing effective mitigation strategies and assigning contingency action plans to both schedules and budgetsManages projects and teams, including applying established methodologies, using change control templates and processes; managing time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools; monitoring budgets; coordinating resource acquisition and utilization; serving as a liaison with internal customers and external suppliers; and communicating regularly with project stakeholders.Interfaces with all levels of management throughout the bankDisplays creativity when designing solutions to problemsCreates formalized governance structures, reports and presentationsPresents to senior and executive level managementContributes effectively to the collective team effort and offers ideas and solutions to complex problemsRecognized as a trusted mentor and leader among project managers Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree or equivalentMinimum of 7 years project manager experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience managing complex technical projects involving large teamsSkills and Knowledge 2 or more years of banking or financial industry experience preferredAdvanced senior professional with wide-ranging experience uses professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective waysRequires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertiseServes as an expert in own discipline or area of specializationPreferred to have industry knowledge to support the design and/or vendor product selection to solve corporate-wide issues or enhancementsMust be extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of project methodology, project management tools and techniques across all project activitiesStrong presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical mannerPMP certification preferredAgile Scrum Master Certification preferred2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience preferredMust be able to create highly complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks Compensation Starting base salary: $111,408 - $189,738 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
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ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
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City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct. READ MORE
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