JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview
This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME,MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, WV.
This Project Manager II-Business Planning & Operations position is responsible for the advanced execution and administration of Bank projects. Manages all aspects of assigned project life cycle including planning, scope definition, design, and delivery. Tracks and reports progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators. Coordinates activities of both internal and external parties across multiple functions to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategy - Responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk. Ensures high quality results by employing best practices, engaging appropriate expertise, and making administrative decisions.
• Project Coordination - Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Resolves issues, directs work activities, and keeps team on track with project schedule.
• Collaboration - Works in conjunction with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow.
• Reporting - Implements methods of tracking progress and performance. Conveys results of tracking to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience in Project Management OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Project Management
Skills: Proficiency in technology disciplines (programming language, network engineering, database architecture, system analysis, etc.).

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in technology disciplines (programming language, network engineering, database architecture, system analysis, etc.)
• Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence. (Jira, Optimizely and Confluence)
• Have experience partnering with vendors and team members on requirements, deliverables, project planning, timelines, resourcing
• Direct experience working on projects specific to Marketing, preferred
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communications
• At least 6 years’ experience in Marketing, preferred

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.
First Citizens Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military membership, application, or obligation, or any other legally protected status.
Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act prohibits First Citizens Bank from employing individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses. Offers of employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
The Bank is committed to maintaining a safe workplace free from the influence of prohibited drugs and the misuse of alcohol and will not tolerate any prohibited drug use or alcohol misuse that jeopardizes the safety of associates, customers or others at the workplace, or threatens the Bank’s operations or competitiveness.
If you have a disability and need special assistance or accommodation to apply for employment at First Citizens Bank, please contact our Human Resources department at 888.716.7199 or email us at hrsc@firstcitizens.com.

• Strategy - Responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk. Ensures high quality results by employing best practices, engaging appropriate expertise, and making administrative decisions.
• Project Coordination - Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Resolves issues, directs work activities, and keeps team on track with project schedule.
• Collaboration - Works in conjunction with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow.
• Reporting - Implements methods of tracking progress and performance. Conveys results of tracking to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation