Project Management Officer

Position Title

Project Management Officer

Exempt (17B)

Project Management Director

Tyler, Fort Worth, Austin or Houston

• Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Insurance Eligibility for Team Members and Dependents Starting on the First Day of Employment
• 401(k) with a Match
• Basic, Voluntary, and Dependent Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Bank Holidays
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Serve as Project Manager on significant initiatives across multiple departments as assigned, exercising project management best practices according to the bank Project Management Office Standards and Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) Methodology and Framework.

• Develops project plans utilizing the company Project Management's Office's PMLC Methodology and Framework in conjunction with assigned departments' management and the relevant business partner(s) to ensure project requirements, priorities, and risks are addressed.
• Communicates project progress and status to all stakeholders and Executive Management to align with company strategic goals and initiatives.
• Tracks project finances include accurate estimation, planning and tracking of expense budgets to meet projected solution development and operational requirements.
• Oversight of all project related Change Management activities as well as Quality and Testing activities.
• Perform in a leadership role while coordinating with business or vendor Project Management staff, if applicable.
• Recognize and address multiple options for how to progress with projects including issues, risk, and decisions. Drive Change Management to adjust schedules, financing, and deliverables as required.
• Perform quality control on projects throughout development to maintain the standards expected.
• Supports the Project Management Office (PMO) processes including scheduled Status Briefs, Scorecards, Cross-Functional meetings, Project Management Information Software tracking, and documentation, and performing Lessons Learned.
• Maintain working knowledge of the changes in the Project Management profession.
• Utilizes Lessons Learned to identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in Project Management Office Standards and PMLC.
• Maintains knowledge of current IT tools relevant to all areas of project management.
• Ability to lead projects across multiple lines of business.
• Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive Bank information.
• Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for customers and employees consistent with Southside Bank's mission, CORE Values, and Blue Book culture guide.
• Provides enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to Southside Bank customers and employees.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established at Southside Bank.
• Responsible for complying with audit policies and procedures as they pertain to this position.
• Performs duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related anti-money laundering laws, and in accordance with the Bank's Information Security Program.
• Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Supervises/manages/directs the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of project team members.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned or directed.

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business-related discipline, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' experience in leading projects.

• Innovative thinker.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of Adobe Workfront software is preferred but can be trained.
• Solid knowledge of Project Management Institute standards and/or PMBOK.
• Knowledge of various…