Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field, 4-6 years experience in project management, PMP or equivalent certification preferred, Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Key responsabilities:

Lead complex cross-functional projects

Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources

Facilitate stakeholder communications and decision-making

Report program/project status to executives

Job description

Description

**THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE - THREE DAYS IN THE OFFICE - TWO DAYS WORK FROM HOME**

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Blue Ridge Bank is extremely proud of its more than a century of customer-based service and looks forward to serving its current and new customers for many years to come, with the attention and service that only a locally owned independent community bank can provide. At Blue Ridge Bank our purpose is to be a trusted partner OF CHOICE in helping our customers achieve their financial goals and that includes you as well! Our Core values of teamwork, integrity, respect, open communication and honoring our commitments to each other, serve as our compass, driving us forward with purpose. These values guide our actions and shape our culture to deliver on our purpose. They influence our decision-making and define how we interact with one another and our customers.

PURPOSE:

The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage complex and higher risk cross-functional projects, partnering closely with key stakeholders to deliver results. The role requires direct collaboration and facilitation of project teams to plan, execute, and deploy business, compliance and technology solutions as a member of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO). The role requires knowledge and application of project management principles and methodologies, monitoring and controlling risks, and facilitating and influencing stakeholders to align execution delivery to the strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Coordinates with Project Sponsor and Customer, and cross-functional teams to launch, maintain, and deliver projects.

· Guides stakeholders through key decisions and communicates and coordinates activities internally and across network of partners.

· Documents and validates the project scope and its key requirements from cross-functional sponsors and stakeholders.

· Establishes and ensures appropriate governance and decision making is implemented to successfully support projects.

· Defines the overall approach for the project plan, the definition of major deliverables, resource needs and budget to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes.

· Manages and updates Project Schedule, Issues/Risks/Decisions, dependencies, status and other key project artifacts as required by the EPMO.

· Proactively manages critical path, internal and external dependencies and interdependencies.

· Manages financials/budget, resourcing, work plans and stakeholder communication for programs and projects.

· Manages contractors, third parties, vendors, and related SOWs as appropriate to deliver projects.

· Facilitates the ongoing risk assessment and mitigation activities, including identifying risks, crafting mitigation plans, and tracking issues to resolution.

· Identifies and articulates customer/sponsor objectives and scope to the project team.

· Provides program/project level reporting to executive sponsors and relevant stakeholders.

· Leads regular interactions with leadership to inform, alert, and align on a shared vision for the program/project outcome.

· Adheres to and follows appropriate change management and change control processes

· Ensures adherence to ePMO standards and best practices for project reporting and documentation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

· Leads project teams composed of direct roll-up from other project managers and coordinators, utilizing a matrix management system.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or financial management or related field

· 4-6 years of demonstrated experience as a project manager in a PMO facilitating scope, schedule, budget, resources, status and third-party management with traditional project management

· Very strong facilitation, communications, critical thinking and problem-solving competencies

PREFERRED QUALIRFICATIONS:

· 6-10+ years’ experience working in the financial services, insurance, or health care industry

· Strong communication & collaboration skills

· Strong problem solving and influencing skills

· Strong facilitation skills

· PMP and Certificate Training or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSAs):

· Self-motivated, quick, and assertive with strong leadership skills

· Deep knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, analysis, reporting, and trending

· Exceptional time and organizational management skills

· Ability to communicate effectively through presentations with executive leadership or other levels throughout the company.