Principal Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Full time

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsible for managing projects from inception to implementation. Manages all aspects of the project over its entire life, including the initiation, plan development, execution, controls, and implementation. Leads project teams to ensure projects jo are completed on time, within budget, and meet business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Supports enterprise-wide Risk Identification workstream engagement with Risk Appetite workstream, Enterprise Risk Management workstream, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tool team, 2nd Line risk categories and other key stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of project management and ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work; organization agility to adapt to changing demands.
  • Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, influence outcomes, and identify ways to improve and streamline processes.
  • Acts as a liaison between the business and development resources. Manages all aspects of each project. Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business needs.
  • Assembles project teams. Aligns roles and responsibilities for all project resources. Ensures project progress is tracked and team members are providing progress updates.
  • Assists with business requirements analyses. Manages project scopes, issues, and risks. Ensures change controls are executed appropriately. Estimates work efforts and manages resources accordingly.
  • Documents agendas, meeting minutes, action items, project plans, and issue logs. Communicates statuses to stakeholders.


Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  • Bachelor's degree in Arts, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, Project Management, Finance, Social Services, or Continuous Improvement.
  • 6+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions, or related and applicable areas of experience.
  • In lieu of education, 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions, or related experience.


Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we'd also look for:

  • 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions, or related and applicable areas of expertise.
  • Agile and/or Kanban, PMP.

Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149, Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at .
What are you waiting for? Apply today
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
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