Project Managers are responsible for the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing CSI internal, departmental, and customer facing projects with new and existing customers with the overall accountability for the success for projects assigned.
In addition to direct project management responsibilities, this role provides portfolio management and oversight for a high-volume portfolio of smaller, repeatable projects. This includes maintaining visibility across the portfolio, coordinating priorities and assignments, monitoring progress and capacity, identifying projects requiring attention, and providing portfolio-level reporting and insights to support effective delivery.
Project Management Responsibilities
Drives effective hand over from project sponsor
Planning
Reviews standard project plan and refines as required for each project base on complexity factors and impacts as identified by the team
Ensures all team members are assigned to required project roles
Reviews project plan highlights and team with the customer
Discusses critical project success factors with the customer and gains their buy-in to support
Establishes initial project setup
Regularly engages and communicates with project teams to ensure project is progressing as planned
Proactively identifies and manages key project issues & risks
Monitoring & Controlling
Regularly reviews project plan and other available information to gauge project status
Executes regular internal and external project status meetings
Provides regular written project status updates
Performs proactive and disciplined escalations of issues and risks that may put the project in jeopardy status
Executes post project review meeting to identify lessons learned
Executes project surveys to obtain the voice of the customer feedback and overall customer satisfaction with the project
Proactively engages and contributes to building and continually improving methodologies, processes, and documentation
Portfolio Management Responsibilities
Maintains visibility across a high-volume portfolio of smaller, repeatable projects, monitoring status, key milestones, priorities, risks, and expected completion dates.
Coordinates project intake, assignment, prioritization, and sequencing to support customer commitments, business priorities, and efficient delivery.
Proactively identifies projects that are stalled, at risk, or not progressing as expected and drives appropriate follow-up, intervention, and escalation.
Provides portfolio-level reporting and insights to leadership, highlighting overall health, trends, risks, throughput, upcoming demand, and areas requiring attention or decisions.
Drives consistency in project execution, portfolio data quality, and timely project closure while identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and scalability.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
A minimum of four (4) years of experience managing multiple project engagements
Experience supporting internal and/or customer‑facing projects with defined scope and timelines
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
Ability to proactively identify risks, solve problems, and manage competing priorities
Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly understand infrastructure-related projects and effectively collaborate with technical teams
PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM certification
Familiarity with project management tools and Agile methodologies
Projects delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
Proactive risk management and issue resolution
Continuous improvement of project processes
~ Maintains a healthy, well-managed portfolio by ensuring projects are appropriately prioritized, progressing as expected, risks and constraints are proactively addressed, and leadership has clear visibility into overall performance and areas requiring attention.
Interaction with internal teams, external customers, and senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
As a forward-thinking software provider, Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) helps community and regional financial institutions solve their customers’ needs through open and flexible technologies. In addition to its award-winning core banking platform, these include the latest in lending, digital banking, payments, financial crime prevention and cybersecurity. Building on its 60-year track record of personalized service, CSI is shaping the future of banking and empowering its customers to rival their competition. Along with a competitive salary, this position includes eligibility for incentive awards based on both individual and business performance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For applicants residing in California, please read Privacy Notice for California Residents | CSI (csiweb.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple internal, departmental, and customer-facing projects
Oversee portfolio of small projects and provide reporting
Coordinate planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects