United States onlyResponsible for managing all aspects of small complexity projects which may contain a technical or software implementation component. Leads the successful execution of assigned projects through all project phases including Planning, Execution, Testing, Monitoring, and Close. Utilizes appropriate project disciplines, templates, and tools. Responsible for assessing the progress of the project and escalating any issues that arise. Accountable for successful completion of an assigned project on-time and within budget. Serves as a focal point for communications between the project team and our Financial Institution clients.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigned small-sized projects. May be responsible for multiple projects. Has a general understanding of a business segment or function. Responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects assigned. Provides recurring project portfolio updates and project status reports on assigned projects. Generally, works under deadlines. 20%
- Gathers requirements, defines project scope and deliverables, develops project plans and schedules, manages project resources, and ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget. 30%
- Leads cross-functional teams, coordinates project activities, and communicates project progress to stakeholders. 20%
- Responsible for the continuous improvement of the project management methodology, templates, tools, and processes utilized by keeping up with current industry standards and practices as published by the Project Management Institute organization. 10%
- Responsible for identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues that arise during project execution, and ensuring that project documentation is complete and up to date. 20%
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Proven ability to drive work to completion (execution ownership). Evidence in generating and managing Work breakdown structures (WBS), MS Project schedules and dependencies, action items, risk, and issue tracking. Curiosity and leverage of AI as a productivity multiplier.
- Experience communicating with multiple stakeholder types (team members, external customers, leadership). Evidence of comfort running meetings, capturing decisions, and following up on action items. Curiosity and leverage of AI as a productivity multiplier.
- Hands‑On experience with project management tools and tool proficiency. Experience with tools like: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar. Curiosity and leverage of AI as a productivity multiplier.
- Real experience with risk, issues & problem solving. Evidence of structured problem‑solving under pressure. Evidence of scenarios where they have made decisions and took action to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Process discipline + improvement mindset. Experience working within a defined delivery framework for projects such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid. Exhibits a willingness to improve processes—not just follow them blindly. Evidence of comfort documenting and standardizing ways of working. Curiosity and leverage of AI as a productivity multiplier.
- Experience in financial services, payments, data, or marketing technology environments
- CAPM or PMP certification (or progress toward certification)
Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Applications will be accepted until the posted deadline April 6, 2026 or until a sufficient candidate pool has been identified.
The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.
Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K with company match and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!
At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@vericast.com. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner. We help banks and credit unions drive growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. Our advanced analytics, data-driven insights and integrated solution set enable better execution with agility, precision and scale. That’s why thousands of financial institutions look to Vericast and our 150 years of financial services expertise to help them achieve more.
