Job Description: To plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation. To develop project plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements. Responsibilities: + Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation + Defines, develops, and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules + Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements + Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases + Develops clear and concise "big picture" of projects within Navy Federal organizational goals + Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training + Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans + Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables + Identifies, communicates, and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern, or cross-organizational that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives + Maintains/archives project documentation + Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations + Sets, manages, and communicates client expectations for the project + Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards + Identifies, escalates and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules + Monitors and controls risks ensuring timelines are met and project goals are attained + Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues + Provides project status reports to management + Ensures success of projects by working closely with Procurement regarding vendor contracts + Works closely with Procurement to clearly define and understand contracts, including language, scope, pre- and post-award, contract closure, basic legal aspects, and risk management + Manages contracts' quality assurance, including contract administration and execution + Manages contract budget, cost control mechanisms and Change control + Serves as primary point of contact for project management and related issues + Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources, meeting budgetary requirements + Allocates project team assignments to ensure accountability, establishes a team environment, manages personnel changes, and executes the training plan + Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information + and/or budget considerations to stakeholders + Establishes team objectives and assignments, reviews work products, and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance; may provide input to team members' performance appraisals + Promotes team building and skills development of project team members + Manages multiple, large, and highly complex projects + Participates in developing, modifying, and executing department policies, standards, and processes + Provides guidance on issues having department and/or organization-wide impact + Works on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and competing priorities + Solves highly technical and complex problems + Negotiates with or influences division/department management to facilitate project resolution within timelines and budget constraints + Manages relationships with vendors, participates in contact negotiations, oversees contract quality assurance, budget, and cost mechanisms + Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications: + Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple, large complex projects + Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis + Expertise developing and managing relationships across business units and the organization + Extensive experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring others in a constantly changing and challenging environment + Strong understanding of contact and their impact on projects + Proficiency with PCs and related software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications) + Desired - Knowledge of Navy Federal's, or other financial institutions', operations + PMP Certification (or commensurate experience managing corporate-wide projects) + Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills + Demonstrated skill in producing desired results and achieving goals and objectives + Demonstrated skill directing and controlling project activities of a broad functional area