Project Manager (0360)

BASIC FUNCTION:
As part of M&T’s Technology division, the Project Manager will manage the development of project plans for any scope effort to include activities to be performed, estimated time frame and effort.
RESPONSIBILITES:
The Project Manger ensures adherence to all current project methodology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements.
Reviews business requirements and may assist in translating requirements. May provide analytical support to other team members and client groups in defining system requirements.
Directs the development of test plans and scripts; coordinates the completion of integrated testing efforts.
Directs and monitors resources; ensures completion of schedules.
Completes status reports and presents deliverables for project milestones to senior management.
Provides input to managers for performance appraisals based upon project participants’ performance.
Recognizes technical, business and operational impacts of a project. Brings issues to resolution and escalates issues or concerns to the Project Sponsor.
Reviews project assessments and prepares initial project costs; tracks actual costs during the life of a project.
Schedules and facilitates project meetings, publishes meeting minutes, tracks impact and issue documents.
Effectively communicates and develops a professional level of cooperation across the organization.
Initiates or participates in the request for proposal process, including vendor management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of two to four year’s college with at least seven years experience in project related work, systems analysis and a systems development environment, or 10 years experience in related technical environment
Experience on large system enhancements, conversions and production problem resolution.
Requires a complete understanding of a project life cycle methodology and of the Bank’s enterprise architecture.
Requires strong judgment and excellent project management skills.
Requires familiarity with application development support software and hardware platforms
Ability to proficiently use project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Excellent problem solving skills to assist in detecting potential issues and issue resolution.
Good understanding of the Bank’s enterprise architecture.
Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present to the target audience.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with Image Applications/Solutions
An understanding of multiple business area’s functions is preferred.
Must be able to work effectively with clients, IT management and staff personnel.
Detail oriented and self motivated.
Excellent analytical, problem resolution, organization and time management skills.
Asserts ideas, encourages teamwork and acts as a role model when leading and directing others.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at a time.
Demonstrates diplomatic negotiating skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Keeps abreast of the Bank’s business plan and strategic objectives.
Understands the purpose and employs the use of a work breakdown structure, critical paths and Gantt charts, as well as other tracking reports.