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Position Summary

The Senior IT Project Manager will lead and oversee the successful delivery of complex IT initiatives that align with organizational goals and deliver measurable value. This role requires a seasoned professional who excels in project governance, communication, and stakeholder management. Additionally, this role requires a high level of technical acumen, leadership skills, and a results-driven approach to project delivery. The ideal candidate has experience with data conversions and enterprise data warehouse transformations. This position reports to the IT Project Management Office, which is part of the IT Business Services Office, led by the Senior Vice President of the IT BSO, which ultimately reports up to the Chief Information Officer.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project LeadershipDefine and manage project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations.Drive project execution while adhering to the organization's project management methodologies and best practices, including waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches.

Governance and Risk ManagementEstablish and maintain comprehensive project governance structures, including project charters, steering committees, and change control boards.Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, leveraging data-driven approaches to ensure timely resolutions.

Stakeholder Engagement and CommunicationCollaborate with executive sponsors, business unit leadership, and technical teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives.Provide clear and transparent project updates to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment, buy-in, and continued support throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget and Resource ManagementDevelop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking in alignment with organizational guidelines.

Quality Assurance and DeliveryEnsure deliverables meet quality standards and compliance requirements through robust quality management practices.

Continuous ImprovementEstablish lessons-learned documentation and actively contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates.Mentor junior project managers and contribute to building a high-performance IT Project Management Office.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills & CompetenciesAdvanced leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and drive decisions across organizational boundaries.Deep understanding of Project Management Institute principles, including the PMBOK Guide and project management frameworks.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.Demonstrated expertise in managing large, transformational, and cross-functional IT projects with a strong focus on delivering measurable business value.Ability to manage processes and personnel even if those activities and individuals are not directly accountable to the individual from an organizational standpoint.

ExperienceA minimum of 8 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior project management role leading IT initiatives.Experience leading enterprise data warehouse projects or initiatives involving data analytics, business intelligence, big data, or advanced insights generation is highly desirable.Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., banking, healthcare) is preferred.

Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, management information systems, or a related field.An active PMP certification is required.Additional certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, ITIL, SAFe, CSM) are highly desirable.

Technical Proficiency Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft Visio.Familiarity with IT systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture is a plus.Experience with Microsoft Power BI and SQL is highly desirable.

Other QualificationsStrong time management, oral, written and presentation skills.Must demonstrate strong strategic thinking, judgment, motivation, dependability, project management, and analytical skills and qualities.Collaborative mind-set with strong people skills.

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Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Information Technology Project Management Office (IT PMO)

The IT PMO empowers its project managers to lead with confidence, adapt to evolving challenges, and continuously improve processes to ensure the success of every initiative. We foster a culture of learning, growth, and high performance, where every team member is encouraged to contribute their unique strengths to drive meaningful outcomes.

IT PMO ValuesWe champion cross-functional collaboration, uniting team members from IT and across the business to co-create and deliver innovative solutions that elevate both the associate and customer experience.We empower our leaders to focus on achieving Simmons Bank's strategic goals and transformative results by staying fully engaged at every level to drive seamless project execution.We prioritize transparency, fostering open communication and clarity in all our processes, ensuring that everyone is informed, aligned, and working towards common goals.We champion inclusivity, creating a diverse and welcoming environment where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to our collective success.We embrace accountability, taking full ownership of our actions and decisions, and committing to delivering on our promises with unwavering dedication and responsibility.We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously pushing the boundaries to deliver outstanding results and exceed expectations, setting new benchmarks for success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies.