Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:
Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.
As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.
Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:
25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays
16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend
About the Role:
The Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of various projects across the organization. This role will gather user and business requirements for project discovery and planning. They will also collaborate with peers, department, and senior leadership to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are mitigated throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, they will communicate status updates, track progress, and ensure the accountability and success of the project team.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the delivery (execution) of organizational projects, ranging from three to eight projects at any given time.
Drives key project decisions by meeting scoped deliverables and outlining risks and issues.
Assists with the discovery of resources needed to reach objectives and manages resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Prepares budget based on scope of work and resource requirements and tracks project costs to ensure we’re staying within approved budget.
Analyzes and solves problems that are complex in nature and presents multiple recommendations on solutions.
Provides transparency, accuracy and appropriate status updates including communicating any variances from scheduled delivery dates.
Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement.
Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects ranging in duration from six months to two years on time and within budget and scope.
Oversees all aspects of projects including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring project progress.
Works directly with key stakeholders to ensure deliverables fall within the approved scope and budget.
Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the seamless execution of projects.
Assists in the creation of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring resource and technical feasibility.
Develops a detailed project schedule and work plan to monitor and track progress. Regularly prepares project status reports for upper management.
Measures project performance and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and budget using standard techniques.
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors.
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
Position Requirements:
This position is Remote.
Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience is Required.
3+ years of related working experience such as Business Analyst, Project Analyst, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager is Required.
2+ years of experience working within Financial Services (such as Banking or Credit Unions) is Required.
Strong technical background leading and managing Information Technology or Business Technology related projects is Required.
Compliance and regulatory Experience is Required.
Connexus Credit Union's Employer Recognitions:
2024 Best in Class Employer, Gallagher
2025 Best Place to Work in IT, Computer World
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/41 CFR 60–1.4, 41 CFR 60-1.35
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What We Do
Our Commitment to Employees:
We foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to personally and professionally thrive. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.
Serving more than 477,000 members nationwide, Wausau, WI-based Connexus Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with $5.0 billion in assets and more than 700 employees. We proudly give back to our members through high yields on deposit products, competitive loan rates, and minimal fees. We’ve been nationally recognized for excellence by Forbes Advisor, NerdWallet, Kiplinger, and Bankrate.
Our organizational values of Integrity, Respect, Synergy, Transparency, and Wellbeing influence all we do. Whether it’s an email from one employee to another, helping a member in a branch, or volunteering in one of the many communities we serve, we interact with dignity, kindness, and professionalism. We strive for transparent, honest dialogue and highly value the collective power of our team.
Our vision is to be a nationally relevant, trusted credit union, providing exceptional experiences and fostering prosperity for those we serve. We strive to earn and maintain our members’ trust and ensure they feel supported and appreciated at every touchpoint. We also support our communities through our philanthropic program, Connexus Cares. Founded in early 2019, Connexus Cares has donated over $12 million to charitable organizations nationwide.
At Connexus, we’re dedicated to sustainable growth while delivering exceptional experiences. We do this, in part, by fostering a culture that values employees as our most important asset.
We’re excited to remain at the forefront of the credit union movement as we continuously demonstrate our values, embrace our digital future, and strengthen our national relevance. Please explore all Connexus has to offer at ConnexusCU.org
