First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team! This
position will manage projects through effective initiation, planning, execution
and closure to delivering with quality, speed and value. This position can be
remote within our operational footprint.
As part of this role you will:
Own and drive successful large-scale project execution with the ability to
work simultaneously on multiple projects.
Lead project teams to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope
and budget.
Provide end-to-end project management for complex projects and/or programs
which include scope definition, analysis, design, planning, execution,
implementation and delivering quality to ensure project requirements have
been met and to ensure conformance to standards and methodology.
Guide the project team through tradeoff, risk-based decisions involving
project scope, schedule and costs.
Ensure organizational needs for the execution and implementation of solutions
are documented, and apply experiences with past lessons learned to develop
better processes for future use.
Track project progress, monitor and modify project schedules and provide
status updates to Senior and Executive Management. Know when escalation is
required, and prepare data-based recommendations for management action.
Coach and mentor junior PMO project managers and functional project leads.
Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to project,
program and portfolio management.
Utilize project management software to facilitate the planning, organization
and tracking of project activities across all departments of the bank.
To be successful in this position, we require the following:
Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, finance or
related field of study OR Associate Degree/ Two years of College + Two (2)
years of related work/military experience OR Four (4) years of related
work/military experience (plus any additional required experience).
Five (5) plus years of related formal project management experience.
Current and active PMP Certification OR the ability to acquire one within 18
months of start date in the Senior Project Manager role.
The following would be a plus:
Experience in Agile or working as a Scrum Master within a team.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Previous experience working within and Enterprise PMO.
Knowledge of Smartsheet, Planview PPM Pro or MS Project.
Master’s degree.
First Merchants offers the following:
Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation/Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Benefits
A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to
work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the
communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations.
Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic
service philosophy.
Our Vision is:
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is:
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial
organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team:
"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and
perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are
genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds.
We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."
Apply today to begin your career with us!