Enterprise Project Manager

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The Enterprise Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation, and
successful completion of strategic projects across UICCU. This highly collaborative role partners with leaders
and cross-functional teams to establish project goals, timelines, deliverables, and accountability while
proactively managing risks, priorities, and potential barriers. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and
results-driven leader who can bring structure to complex initiatives, influence and motivate others, manage
multiple priorities, and keep projects moving forward. This position also plays an important role in supporting
organizational change, strengthening collaboration and continuous improvement, and fostering a positive,
inclusive culture.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Model exceptional service to both internal and external members and demonstrate a strong commitment to the organization's Do More Good culture by leading by example, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting our core values in all interactions. 
• Lead staff and assign necessary responsibilities to ensure timely completion of tasks related to credit union initiatives, projects, enhancements, maintenance and compliance. 
• Plan, develop, implement and direct work projects and project plans including details relating to resources required, timelines, schedules, budget and communication. 
• Coordinates and oversees work performance by project team members. Works closely with related departments to maintain schedules and needs. 
• Continually monitor the progress of all projects against established goals and timelines and provide continuous communication on project status to appropriate parties. 
• Generate detailed reports relating to project status and compliance. 
• Identify and implement process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance departmental efficiency, reduce costs, and support overall organizational goals.
• Own the administration of the credit union’s project management tool and ensure its effective use by project team members. 
• Escalate to Executive Sponsors

Salary: Starting Salary $69,266 - $86,582 based on experience.   Also eligible for annual performance-based bonus. 

Competitive Benefits Program

Shift:  Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location:  1st Street Branch, Champaign IL

UICCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to cultivating an inclusive and safe culture where our employees feel they belong. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

UICCU continues to be voted a Best Place to Work by our employees! 

Knowledge and Skills: 

Experience:  Three years to five years of similar or related experience. 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree preferred or achievement of formal certifications in the industry (e.g. project management certifications in lieu of a degree).

Interpersonal Skills:  Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.