Principal Project Manager (onsite/hybrid)

Position Overview

As a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management team, you will be part of AgriBank's mission to support the people who feed the world. The Principal Project Manager delivers large, complex, strategic, high-risk projects driving completion in accordance with project objectives for cost, scope, on-time delivery, and quality for the AgriBank’s largest and most complex business and information systems projects, along with projects of varying degrees. Provides direction to large and diverse project teams. Cultivates and manages relationships with key stakeholders and customers to ensure high engagement and transparent communication.

Duties Include

Manages and drives large, complex, high-risk projects simultaneously ensuring they are completed in accordance with project objectives for cost, scope, on-time delivery, and quality Ensures proper governance structure is in place to best meet project objectivesEnsures standard processes and best practices are implemented to develop project plans through research, gaining departmental involvement, scope, budget and time estimates, business requirements, decision, actions, risk and issue tracking, reviews/approvals and reporting as required by project objectivesOversees and manages resource planning with functional leaders to ensure resource availability and required skill level satisfies the needs of the project and scheduleManages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate practices to plan accurate, updated, and reflective of authorized project changes Drives and manages risk management planning with the team throughout the lifecycle of the projectCollaborates with security and ICFR team relevant to project objectives Proactively identifies and resolves issues, escalating to leadership when appropriateDevelops contingency plans to provide an alternative method of keeping projects on trackEnsures project communication, training and organization change plans are developed and implementedLeads planning to develop and manage detailed project cutover and transition to productionMeasures project performance using standard tools and techniquesDetermines which types of frameworks and or methodologies would work best within project work streams (Waterfall, Agile and Dev Ops, Lean, etc.)Ensures defined delivery processes, required deliverables and methods are followedMaintains compliance with and enforces company's standard policies and procedures Contributes to continuous improvement and evolution of project methods and processes to address emergent requirementsManages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on project requirements and deliverablesInfluences, enables, and challenges stakeholders towards commitment and execution of project deliverablesUnderstands internal/external customer requirements clearlyDelivers projects that meet business and customer needsPromotes empowerment of the team by ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project and is making a meaningful contributionCoordinates, prepares, and presents reports to the Executive Team regarding status of projectsWorks with multi-vendor, and multi-partner solution implementationsPrepares SOW, reviews contract terms and conditions and supports client negotiations when neededDrives process for selecting vendors for projects/processesFacilitates decision making when vendor involvement is required for a projectDetermines what tasks are to be assigned to a vendorDetermines if vendor is meeting performance expectationsThis job description is subject to change without notice.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, finance, or related field7 - 9 years of related experienceProject Management methodology certification preferredOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Knowledge

Knowledge of Farm Credit systems and/or bankingKnowledge of current and new technologies as well as best practices

Skills

Skill in planning and implementing large/complex projects involving multiple stakeholdersSkill in negotiating complex agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organizationSkill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiencySkill in communicating objectives, delegating responsibility and monitoring performanceSkill in listening and conveying awareness of a problem or issue to find resolutionSkill in preparing and reviewing complex, detailed project plans and specifications in an accurate and thorough mannerSkill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct documentation to explain project specificationsOral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customersSkill in analyzing problems and recommending appropriate solutions

AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8738 or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

AgriBank FCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.