Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of projects across CSI, including internal, departmental, and customer-facing initiatives. This role ensures projects are delivered successfully-from initiation through closure-while managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations. This individual will manage multiple, complex, cross-functional projects and work closely with internal teams, customers, and senior leadership to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation

• Drive effective hand over from project sponsors
• Lead and facilitate project kickoff meetings

Project Planning

• Develop and refine project plans based on scope, complexity, and impact
• Assign team members to appropriate project roles
• Review project plans and key milestones with customers
• Identify and align on critical success factors

Project Execution

• Establish and manage overall project setup
• Maintain regular communication with project teams to ensure progress
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies

Monitoring & Controlling

• Track project progress against plan, scope, and timeline
• Review time reporting to ensure alignment with planned effort
• Lead regular internal and client status meetings
• Provide consistent written status updates
• Escalate risks and issues that may impact project success

Project Close

• Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned
• Collect customer feedback and measure satisfaction

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Contribute to improving project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, cost savings, and profitability
• Mentor and support other Project Managers as needed
• Serve as a backup to department leadership when required

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing multiple, complex projects
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and stakeholders
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to completion
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM certification
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or technology environments
• Familiarity with project management tools and Agile methodologies

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Strong stakeholder relationships and communication
• Proactive risk management and issue resolution
• Continuous improvement of project processes

Work Environment

• Interaction with internal teams, external customers, and senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Travel required approximately 20% of the time

Additional information

As a forward-thinking software provider, Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) helps community and regional financial institutions solve their customers' needs through open and flexible technologies. In addition to its award-winning core banking platform, these include the latest in lending, digital banking, payments, financial crime prevention and cybersecurity. Building on its 60-year track record of personalized service, CSI is shaping the future of banking and empowering its customers to rival their competition.

Pay and benefits

CSI provides rewarding and challenging career opportunities for our employees. When determining your pay, we consider various factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Along with a competitive salary, this position includes eligibility for incentive awards based on both individual and business performance. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: Benefits Summary

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