Project Manager - Enterprise Project Management at Sound Credit Union in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description:

Sound is looking for…

A Project Manager to add to our Enterprise Project Management Office team! If you have a background in leading complex, cross-functional projects with a passion for driving change across a diverse group of stakeholders then this position is perfect for you!

 

At Sound you will experience…

• Our purpose which is “to stand with you through all waves of life”. Every day, our employees help us to live this purpose. We believe in empowering our employees to do the right thing. 


• A diverse workforce with an inclusive and supportive environment.


• Besides competitive pay, we offer career growth, and we hold a benefits package that’s consistent with our purpose, personalities, and values.


• Teams that are living out the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”.


• Fellow employees who are dependable, genuine, inclusive, and resourceful.


• Leaders of Sound Credit Union who embrace our Brand Purpose. At Sound, we recognize our actions strongly impact our Brand-led culture. Therefore, we commit to consistently serve as Brand Advocates by modeling desired behaviors to inspire others through being Supportive, Open, Unified, iNclusive, and by Doing the right thing.


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  Here is what a day at this job will look like!
  

As a Project Manager you will…

Enterprise Project Management (65%)

• Manage full lifecycle responsibility for leading multiple complex programs/projects and cross functional teams. Ensure all components are identified, assigned, and completed across department/division lines.


• Collect, research, and define project scope & requirements specifications for program/project and communicate to appropriate technical and functional groups.


• Analyze policies, processes, and performance requirements for project / program success.


• Coordinate project schedules including participation in meetings, documentation, tracking action items for project success.


• Ensure the implementation and further development of project methodology, management tools and techniques across all project activities. 


• Identify impacts to personnel, systems, processes, and membership. Anticipate bottlenecks, identify, and solve project blockers, and know when to escalate to keep projects and process development moving forward.


• Develop key results and measurements of success that clearly tie back to the project’s purpose.  


• Navigate ambiguous situations and facilitate tradeoffs as appropriate to balance the business needs versus creative constraints.

Enterprise Project Communication (25%)

• Clearly identify and communicate the “why” behind projects and their outcomes.  Provide focus to discussions and outcomes that time back to our purpose culture.  


• Facilitate communication between project teams, and effectively communicate plans, progress, and status with all stakeholders. 


• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams, to foster an environment of teamwork. Consistently communicate inclusion and value for their varied contributions. 


• Prepare and presents reports and briefings to various organizations & individuals including executive management.

Consultation and Organizational Planning (10%): 

• Participate on various committees and task forces to ensure consideration of program needs and to determine and provide information regarding proposed projects involving department.


• Collect, research, analyze, define user requirement specifications for program/project and communicates to appropriate technical groups.


• Participate in systems design meetings, as appropriate.

Our Enterprise Project Management Office team is close knit, positive, and supportive. They are excellent planners and communicators leading successful project implementation across the credit union. The team is looking for a Project Manager that enjoys working with stake holders across all levels of the organization. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team looking to make a huge impact within Sound! The manager focuses on empowering his team to build strong relationships within the company and ownership of their projects. If you have experience and a hunger for managing and implementing projects in a fast-paced people focused environment, then this may be the position you have been waiting for!

Our ideal candidate will bring to the team…

• 5 years of experience in project management.


• Information technology project experience is a plus.


• Financial institution/services experience a plus.


• Agile and/or scrum methodology experience.


• Demonstrated knowledge in examining and understanding business implications preferred.


• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Management, Information Technology or related field preferred.


• Six Sigma and/or Project Management certification preferred.


• Experience with Data Management projects is a plus.

As a team member of Sound you will receive...

• These benefits in support of a true work/life balance: 
  
  
  • Full Medical, dental, vision, and disability for the employee (yourself) with premiums paid by Sound!
    
  
  
  • 401K w/ 4% match - Plus discretionary profit share of up to 5% of annual salary! 
  
  
  • 3 weeks PTO
  
  
  • Employee bonus program
  
  
  • Paid Federal holidays
  
  
  • Gym/lifestyle reimbursement
  
  
  • Tuition Assistance
  
  
  • ORCA pass
  
  


• Bonuses available for multilingual speakers

Your compensation:

$90,400.00 – $113,000.00 Annually - Depending on experience.

At Sound Credit Union we believe in paying our employees a fair and living wage. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains their role. This strategy promotes a talented and empowering work environment that we hope you will be a part of!

Your hours:

Monday - Friday, occasional weekends as needed.

About Sound Credit Union…

Sound Credit Union (Sound) was founded in 1940 and is one of Washington State’s largest credit unions. We have 27 full-service branches located throughout the Puget Sound region. At Sound, we pride ourselves on making connections with our members, employees, and community. We’d love to share more about why Sound is somewhere you want to be, apply now, and visit our website at: www.soundcu.com.

The future is in our hands…

Sound Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, age or any other protected status.

People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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