Enterprise Project Manager or Senior - Hybrid

Synovus - Columbus, GA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, GA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Enterprise Project Manager or Senior is responsible for the delivery and coordination of semi-complex project-oriented work within the organization. This role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure they meet established goals, timelines, and budgets while adhering to high-quality standards. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to align project objectives with business needs and to ensure compliance with project governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement project management processes and methodologies for the assigned user community.
• Drive the review of project proposals and plans, determining time frames and procedures for completing projects.
• Understand both the technical and operational scope/objectives of a project while ensuring team commitment to the delivery plan.
• Deliver project work in accordance with Synovus' Project Governance Framework.
• Direct and monitor work efforts daily, identifying resource needs and monitoring demand and capacity constraints.
• Perform routine quality reviews and escalate issues appropriately, following through to resolution.
• Track key project milestones and adjust plans/resources as needed.
• Prepare high-quality status reports in partnership with key stakeholders and business sponsors.
• Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise impacting the project scope, budget, risk, and resources.
• Execute project activities in alignment with business unit activities.
• Coordinate requests for changes from original specifications and ensure proper change communication and impact analysis.
• Work closely with end users and business technologists to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs.
• Ensure projects follow established Synovus project governance standards and maintain preparedness for quality reviews and audits.
• Assist other Project Managers and/or Business Analysts in identifying opportunities for utilizing resources effectively.
• Drive project scheduling, resource allocation, forecasting, and project controls using standard project management tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of a broad mix of technical and non-technical work experience, including 2 or more years managing projects.
• Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships.
• Advanced knowledge in project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
• Knowledge of leveraging business applications for competitive advantage.
• Knowledge of current technologies and the software development process.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project Professional.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all levels of management.
• Ability to blend creativity, problem solving, and technical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Financial sector experience
• Experience in one or more Synovus lines of business
• Agile certifications (CSM, CSPO, SAFe)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications
• Six Sigma certifications (Green/Black Belt)