Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning & Stress Testing (CPST) - PenFed Credit Union

Are you looking to take your career from good to great? As an employee of PenFed, every day is an opportunity to thrive, and be part of a team working to ensure our organization is providing world class service to our members, employees, and our communities. We exist to help our members realize their full potential, educate and encourage their dreams, and make every effort to follow our mission and help our members “do better.” Joining PenFed is more than being an employee; it’s about being a part of the PenFed family.

PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning & Stress Testing (CPST) at our Tysons, Virginia location. As a member of the Capital Planning and Stress Testing team, this role will primarily be responsible for supporting the delivery of PenFed’s annual Capital Plan and Self-Run Stress Test through the development and execution of project management routines, project delivery process, and general project execution.  This role partners closely with key partners in the lines of business and 2nd line of defense to ensure coordination, alignment, and accountability for the successful delivery of this critical, regulator-mandated enterprise deliverable. 

The successful candidate will be forward-thinking, an accomplished communicator, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, skilled at collaboratively developing solutions to complex problems, and independently driving results across multiple teams.   

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned. 

• Execute and manage the communication, tracking, reporting and delivery of the Capital Plan and Stress Testing submission to internal stakeholders and the NCUA.  
• Support and collaborate with cross-functional performers and leaders to deliver governance committee materials, and all project deliverables.
• Demonstrated presentation and written communication skills.
• Apply strong organizational skills to design agendas, support the production of presentation materials and facilitate Working Group meetings.
• Has the ability to deal with a changing environment and to lead/facilitate and manage change efficiently and effectively where appropriate.
• Develop and drive ambitious project enhancement objectives through sound analysis and influencing key stakeholders
• Maintain a sound risk and control framework by compiling comprehensive documentation logs and process artifacts related to all pertinent meetings and project forums
• Foster strong business relationships across the enterprise by providing timely assistance and guidance on CPST related inquiries.
• Work through ambiguity to gather information required to make decisions and (re)-define priorities
• Support Finance leadership by helping to define and manage issues and risks, define scope, and identify tasks necessary to complete assigned work.
• Identify and implement actions to improve overall Finance and CPST project team performance and build a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Interact with the Finance Risk Management and Governance and Enterprise Initiatives teams to coordinate on matters related to regulatory communications. 

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field is required.
• Strong project management skills: minimum of eight (8) years proven experience managing complex projects to successful completion including the ability to navigate complex environments and work with interdisciplinary teams and effectively communicate priorities, delivery. expectations, risks, and concerns to senior management.
• Minimum of two (2) years of project management experience within the Financial Services industry, or related domain.
• Demonstrated ability to define and/or modify processes rather than applying what exists today.
• Flexibility: ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements, including the ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix-style organizational structure to motivate and influence others.
• Superb written & verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to influence senior leaders.
• Demonstrated analytical and technology proficiency in presentation and analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with banking and regulatory stress testing requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with generic project management applications is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in Project Management preferred
 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on-call may be required.

Established in 1935, PenFed today is one of the country’s strongest and most stable financial institutions with over 2.8 million members and over $36 billion in assets. We serve members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Guam, Puerto Rico and Okinawa. We are federally insured by NCUA and we are an Equal Housing Lender. We are available to members worldwide, via the web, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.
 
We provide our employees with a lucrative benefits package including robust medical, dental and vision plan options, plenty of paid time off, 401k with employer match, on-site fitness facilities at our larger locations, and more.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity
PenFed management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment. PenFed will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same.
 
PenFed will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to PenFed. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation at 402-639-8568.