Project Management Commercial Payments
The main purpose of this job is to lead cross-functional projects, initiatives, and processes within Commercial Payments targeted at increasing leverage within the organization.
Essential Functions :
- Support transformation projects within the organization
- Define and create complex projects to provide repeatable processes, tools, and frameworks to meet Commercial Payments Blue Chip priorities
- Support line of business teams to drive key projects across the organization to create templates and consistent ways of operating across each line of business
- Work closely with senior management regarding prioritization of projects within their business line and across the department
- Operate as a liaison for departments outside of Commercial Payments to articulate strategies, priorities and represent the focus of resources
- Collaborate with other Project Management leads, senior management, and other project management offices in developing and reviewing project management methodologies
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams and drive repeatable processes
- Define initiatives, project scope, develop business requirements, and assess resource availability (planning)
- Perform tasks necessary to complete projects (analysis / implementation) and remove impediments as needed
- Develops project documentation, monitor project cost vs. budget, measure return on investment, and communicate change across broader team
- Management of Project Managers and Business Analyst members enabling them to meet project objectives
- Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and manage department workflow with guidance on departmental projects / issues, and provide coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs
- Perform all necessary management functions, including hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations and disciplinary action as required
- Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members effectively
- Support budget management, planning and expenditure
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :
Strong knowledge of the project management field, including knowledge of best practicesStrong knowledge of the sales and payments industry, including knowledge of best practicesAbility to manage software implementation and / or development projectsExcellent problem solving skills, with ability to understand technical aspects to guide and assist project teamStrong critical thinking skills with the ability to apply discretion and sound judgement to efficiently and effectively solve problemsAbility to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the businessStrong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members and foster a positive team environment that gives way to collaboration and unified goalsOutstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts both verbally and in writingAbility to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core ValuesAdvanced level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and OutlookEducation & Experience :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required8+ years project management, process improvement, and / or sales experience required5+ years leadership / supervisory experience requiredExperience leading Agile and Waterfall projects requiredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferredLocation : 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Time Type : Full time