Senior Project Manager - IT

Posted:
10/28/2024, 10:02:18 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.

What We’re All About:

Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients.  At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.

What Makes Q2 Special?

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

The Job At-A-Glance:
Plans, coordinates, and oversees all aspects of information technology-specific projects from initiation to closing. Works with leaders, subject matter experts, and analysts to define project requirements, feasibility studies and needs/impact assessments. Develops detailed project plans and manages all aspects of the project lifecycle (as applicable to the project) including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects have a technology component which could involve networking, virtualization, storage, Windows/Linux, database, security, datacenter and cloud environments, monitoring, tools, IT compliance, application upgrades and deployments, etc. Project teams will include IT/hosting personnel, cross-departmental teams, and outside vendors. Projects will vary in number, size, and complexity.

 

Responsible for adhering to all security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy policies, controls, and commitments.

A Typical Day:

  • Advanced knowledge of project methodology and in-depth understanding of how to apply the processes.

  • Capable of providing guidance, instruction, and work direction to other PMs.

  • Ability to effectively handle complex issues/projects on a regular basis; oversees large projects requiring the use of complex project management skills and excellent soft skills.

  • Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

  • Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

  • Consistently networks with all levels of management of the organization.

  • Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with little to no instruction.

Bring Your Passion, Do What You Love. Here's What We're Looking For:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 6+ years of experience.

  • Seeking 8 years’ experience in project management with 5 years specifically within IT.

  • PMP certification required.

  • Strong knowledge of and ability to effectively communicate key risks and issues management concepts in business terms

  • Strong knowledge of risk and control issues in a highly regulated environment

  • Ability to work independently and with various levels of technical and non-technical personnel

  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Ability to operate effectively independently or in teams, making progress on tasks while dealing with potential process and project ambiguity
     

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This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Health & Wellness

  • Hybrid Work Opportunities

  • Flexible Time Off 

  • Career Development & Mentoring Programs 

  • Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents 

  • Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs 

  • Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

How We Give Back to the Community:

You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page. Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute, and The Trevor Project, promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF, and Homes for our Troops, a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.

At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.