Project Manager III

At an advanced level of proficiency, provide leadership to cross-functional teams to plan and manage the successful execution of FHLBank's projects and other initiatives in support of strategic business objectives and ongoing operations. This includes project planning, estimating, implementation, and post-implementation support for internally developed and third-party applications. This is a senior level Project Manager role expected to develop and execute cross-functional projects and successfully deliver the expected business results for one or more strategic initiatives. Lead a single large project or multiple moderately sized projects concurrently.

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience. PMP, SAFe CSM Scrum Certification or equivalent agile certification is preferred, as well as Lean Six Sigma knowledge and/or certifications.

• Specialized level of competency with five to eight years of project management experience managing cross functional initiatives in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies. Additionally, experience in coordinating personnel resources from various organizations toward common business goals/standard processes.

• Minimum of two years of experience is preferred in: banking and financial system (experience may be in operational or information technology aspects of the financial sector); executing projects as Scrum Master or an equivalent; and business or system analyst roles.

• Must be goal-oriented and have a strong sense of team solidarity.

• Prefer experience with implementing financial systems, Microsoft technologies and project portfolio management (PPM) tools.

• Experience managing, mentoring and coaching small teams.

• Ability to assign, coordinate and prioritize tasks and projects with strong multi-tasking skills.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and planning and coordination skills.

• Fiscal management, budget planning, estimating and reporting skills.

• Adaptable customer management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to identify project risk and effectively manage.

• Ability to effectively manage vendor relationships.

• Must be able to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite cafe

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• ProfessionalWins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.