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Associate Principal, Enterprise Project Management Office

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Summary
This role is responsible for driving projects of varying size and complexity from initiation through closure with the support of cross-functional project teams. Responsibilities include supporting and enabling the delivery of solutions for all business areas including Financial Risk Management, Information Technology, Operations, Security, and other Shared Services Partners. This role leads project planning, execution, and closure activities for assigned projects by driving the effort and providing on-going monitoring and reporting of project progress.
Responsibilities

  • Uses both traditional and Agile project/product approaches to execute projects and achieve business outcomes
  • Drives the day-to-day aspects of a project to deliver high-quality, on time, on budget outcomes within the project scope
  • Follows OCC standard project management guidelines, including OCC project management checklists and templates
  • Drives project initiation and planning activities to structure the project, including facilitating the definition of project objectives and scope
  • Drives project teams in detailed planning activities, supports project execution activities, and contributes to completion of project closure activities
  • Drives the identification and planning of all project work streams, including working with each functional manager to plan resources, identify key milestones, and manage dependencies
  • Drives the identification, execution, and updating of project timelines and deliverables
  • Works with project team to identify project risks, track and resolve issues, and eliminate project challenges
  • Drives monitoring and reporting on the progress of project milestones and deliverables
  • Communicates clear, concise, and accurate project status to all appropriate project stakeholders, including providing weekly status reports
  • Coordinates and responds to project changes, including escalating project issues and decisions as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None


Qualifications & Experience

  • [Required] Advanced familiarity with project management methodologies
  • [Required] Proven ability to manage a project in various stages of the project life cycle from initiation through completion
  • [Required] Proven ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment
  • [Required] Proven ability to facilitate project alignment between business and technical teams
  • [Required] Analytical problem-solver
  • [Required] Self-directed and detail oriented
  • [Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills
  • [Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
  • [Required] Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships


Technical Skills & Background

  • [Required] Some experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)
  • [Required] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • [Required] Some experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • [Preferred] Advanced knowledge of application development and testing processes


Certifications

  • [Preferred] Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


Education & Training

  • [Required] Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline required
  • [Required] 7+ years of experience in project management or project leadership role


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What are OCC Perks + Benefits

OCC Benefits Overview

Educational Assistance and Student Debt Forgiveness, 12-week paid parental leave, technology stipend up to $2,000, mobile data reimbursement of $35 per month. Open offices, online health coaching.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Each year, OCC employees select a locally-based charitable organization for each of our three offices (Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C.). We offer multiple opportunities to get involved.
Partners with nonprofits
OCC Partners with local organizations in Dallas, Chicago and DC to raise funds and support their missions. Employees select the charity and are eligible for up to 8 hours of paid time to volunteer.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
OCC provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
2 days per week work from home program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
OCC provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Fidelity. We match 50% of contributions up to 6% of an employee's annual gross pay.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
12-week paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
OCC employees receive between 22 and 32 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 30 days of paid sabbatical after their first 10 years of working at the company.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
OCC Offers pre-tax commuter benefits for employees in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
OCC offers relocation assistance which varies based on the position level and location.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
OCC offers employees professional development opportunities including onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related certification courses, conferences and seminars.
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $1000.
Lunch and learns
OCC hosts leadership lunches on a regular basis so you can learn about your colleagues and their unique backgrounds.
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Employees are strongly encouraged to stay current in relevant technologies and supports certification programs.

Additional Perks + Benefits

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