IT Project Manager

Established in 1998 in Medford Oregon Peoples Bank of Commerce was formed to provide a community business bank for the southern Oregon area. Since its inception Peoples Bank has been providing its customers with superior responsive and flexible service with a friendly approach. Through conservative solid banking fundamentals and doing right by its customers employees and community Peoples Bank has earned the esteemed reputation as one of the top community banks in Oregon.

We strive to provide a better experience to our customers and a better career experience for our employees. We recognize that our employees are the messenger of our vision and values and are key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package including salary commensurate with experience 401k 401k employer contributions as well as health dental vision and life insurance coverage.

IT Project Manager Oversee various projects of a highly complex nature. Provides project leadership and direction to technical teams in the development of technical systems and products. Working with cross-functional teams develops and maintains ongoing products/system specifications and requirements for various systems and application development projects. Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Develops defines and executes project plans schedules budgets and deliverables identifies needed resources for projects defines and assigns project roles monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery and interfaces with external and/or internal customers. Requires a strong technical knowledge base and/or previous technical development experience. Typically requires 5 or more years of experience in the project area.

Reports to: COO

Supervises: None

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides excellent internal and external customer service representing the bank in a courteous friendly and professional manner.
• Define project scope goals and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans schedules and budgets.
• Break down large initiatives into manageable phases and milestones.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Coordinate internal staff and external vendors.
• Manage resources such as hardware software and personnel.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Implement contingency plans for potential crises.
• Provide regular status updates and progress reports.
• Communicate expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Organize meetings to review goals and progress.
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budget.
• Track milestones and adjust schedules as needed.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements for better project outcomes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation of application updates minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Manage and apply system and application updates including specification modifications in a timely manner as required.
• Develop track and maintain documentation for all system updates and configuration changes to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to validate compatibility and performance of updated systems before deployment.
• Monitor and review all system changes post-implementation to verify accuracy functionality and alignment with approved specifications escalating discrepancies for resolution.

Skills and abilities required:

• Proficiency in Agile Waterfall and hybrid approaches for planning and execution.
• Understand software development lifecycles IT infrastructure cloud services (SaaS PaaS) and cybersecurity.
• Create risk mitigation plans manage budgets and track timelines effectively.
• Be skilled in initiating planning executing monitoring and closing projects with precision.
• Comfortable making complex decisions that impact IT systems and business operations.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for stakeholder engagement and status reporting.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating risks and making strategic decisions.
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate computer hardware and software and to detect and resolve operation problems.
• Prioritize and complete multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Thrive under pressure resolve conflicts and adapt to changing priorities.
• Work with no direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment and analysis.
• Must demonstrate the ability to exercise judgment initiative and tact in dealing with department/branch supervisors staff and outside vendor(s).
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must present a professional business-like appearance and manner.
• Function effectively as a member of a team or on individual tasks and assignments.

Education training and experience:

• Expertise in Microsoft Project Visio Excel and other project management tools. Familiarity with ITIL practices.
• Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or a closely related discipline recommended.
• 2-5 years of IT project management or related experience is required.
• Certifications in PMP CSM ITIL Foundation CompTIA Project preferred

Working environment and conditions:

Physical Demands:

• Lifting (up to 80 Pounds)
• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Finger dexterity

Mental Demands:

• Interaction with staff and customers
• Act on own initiative
• Work unsupervised to meet deadlines/demands
• Problem-solving
• May include extended periods of time at the computer terminal
• Occasional overtime may be required

Environmental Demands:

• Occasional exposure to noise hazards fumes dust or odors associated with office location and external influences
• Potential hazardous conditions associated with financial instructions i.e. robbery kidnap extortion etc.

Equipment and tools:

General office equipment including but not limited to:

• Personal computer
• Cell phone
• Fax machine
• Voicemail
• Copy machine
• Calculator
• Telephone

Computer peripherals and Microsoft Office software.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work to be performed. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of all responsibilities duties and skills required for this position. These job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. Hiring will be subject to criminal history background check credit check drug screen and references.

Peoples Bank of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete all or part of the application process please call or email