Operations Project Manager - Onsite, Columbus

Job Summary:
Manages and organizes project activities for banking operations divisions. Works closely with project management team members in the coordination, status reporting and stability of assigned projects. Compiles project status reports, coordinates project schedules, and monitors project meetings. Participates and assists with activities to ensure project goals are in line with corporate and business standards and objectives and are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, scope and funding parameters.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors project management processes for assigned user community. Ensures projects adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed. Coordinates project activities with activities of business unit(s). Coordinates request for changes from original specifications.
• Participates in project/portfolio system administration activities as requested. Ensures system and users are appropriately maintained and configured across multiple units within the organization.
• Coordinates project plans and teamwork assignments, monitors work efforts on a regular basis, identifies resource needs, and performs quality reviews. Recommends the escalation of functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
• Manages moderately complex project initiatives, consulting and collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to develop project business case, clearly defined nature and scope, specifications, associated project documents and project strategy. Participates in the development of system requirements and design specifications.
• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the identification of obstacles, variances, and potential project risks. Assists in the implementation of changes to project scope, resources, and deliverables. Assists with communicating project changes request to management and stakeholders as requested. Ensures integrity of deliverables.
• Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Prepares status reports for project managers and clients. Adheres to standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Synovus is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity in the workplace.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Experience: Two years of experience as a contributing member of project teams.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Project management skills and the ability to multitask in a cross-functional environment
• Knowledge of project management tools, methods and best practices such as those defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Knowledge and understanding of current technologies in the area of expertise
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Excel and Visio
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Knowledge of how to leverage business applications for project advantage
• Ability to blend creativity, problem solving, and technical skills for refining existing theories or developing new systems approaches
• Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship
• Strong customer focus and the ability to manage client expectations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designations preferred.
• Experience leading one or more projects preferred.