Responsible for facilitating complex projects from proposal through post-implementation.
Prepare well-documented functional specifications for assigned projects, test plans, test scripts and execution of test scripts.
Responsible for research analysis of complex data ensuring functional design of assigned projects is accurate.
Serve as mentor to less experienced staff assisting in application training, research analysis and project methodology consultation.
Schedule and facilitate project team meetings, document and distribute minutes as applicable.
Meet with business client to discuss requested application changes related to an enterprise-wide or business initiative, compliance/regulatory requirement, required system change due to contractual agreement or system maintenance (business as usual [BAU]) ensuring a thorough understanding of specifications for assigned applications.
Participate in design discussions and ensure required functional specifications are delivered.
Review business requirements with technology team to ensure understanding of project requirements.
Coordinate and provide estimates for complex projects and complete estimates for assigned component for projects, inclusive of timelines and project phases.
Serve as subject matter expert to consult and advise on how applications may be impacted by enterprise-wide initiatives, like an acquisition or major change in products/services provided to customers.
Participate in and document data mapping for integration of systems, conversion and acquisition-related projects to understand how applications may need to change or be impacted by enterprise-wide initiatives, like regulatory requirements, other system enhancements or business initiatives.
Work with other testing teams, when applicable, to prepare test plans and scripts based on functional specifications, as well as to manage and/or execute test scripts verifying that changes and enhancements work and perform as required.
Ensure the Bank process and documentation is followed to ensure adherence to Corporate Technology standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Combined minimum of 8 years' combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics/systems development experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent lateral thinking skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Prior experience multitasking for various components of complex projects.
Prior experience coordinating between applications and business units.
Prior experience working in a team environment as well as autonomously.
Bachelor's degree preferred
Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities
Ability to recognize project milestones and delivery dates.