Senior Project Manager

Come to work for a company you can be proud to work for.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $115,000 to $140,000 annually along with incentive opportunities, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The role can be based out of Roseville, Chico, or Bakersfield with potential for a hybrid schedule. Remote is a possibility, but not a preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

This senior level position within the Project Management Office is responsible to manage Bank projects of the highest risk/complexity levels, including Bank mergers and acquisitions. Responsible to provide leadership to the project team and manage the accountabilities of the team members. Develop the Project Plan with the team and ensure project business objectives and expectations are clearly defined, and project tasks are identified, scheduled, and completed. Secure acceptance and approval of deliverables from the Project Sponsor. Responsible for communication, including status reporting, risk management, escalation of issues that cannot be resolved in the team. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to projects that represent significant changes or additions to Bank products and business activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the business need for each project and make on-going decisions based on what's best for the organization.

• Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team.

• Schedule, manage and direct activities of cross-functional team members and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects managed under the PMO program.

• Assist the Project Sponsor to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on schedule and on budget by employing appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.

• Educate line of business managers and project team members on their roles/responsibilities.

• Work closely with Stakeholders to ensure the project meets business needs.

• Develop a detailed project plan to ensure plan essentials are maintained in accordance with the PMO Change Management Program.

• Build and implement or socialize the best practices for performing all the tasks.

• Hold regular meetings for members of the project team to facilitate/solicit progress updates on task assignments. Provide and retain minutes for each meeting.

• Ensure that project testing and quality assurance measures are defined and that they are well-planned, coordinated and documented.

• Track and document risks/issues, facilitate meetings to correct problems and communicate with all stakeholders regarding resolution; escalate when necessary.

• Ensure changes to products/services that result from projects are tracked and managed to minimize impact on customers and bank employees.

• Monitor project progress and performance and prepare project status reports for the Project Sponsor, Management IT Steering Committee and the Enterprise Risk Committee (ERC) on a regular basis.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Develop, maintain, and support execution of the merger and acquisition playbook

• Serve as a resource for project team members in issue resolution, interpersonal relations and general guidance on project deliverables.

• Ensure Internal Audit is included in the Stakeholder Register and in project meetings. Facilitate internal audit reviews of project sites.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentor less-senior personnel in aspects of the profession such as leadership, methodology, tools, people skills and navigating politics.

• Evaluate performance of team members and provide feedback and recommendations to senior management, as requested.

• Conduct training to teach skills to project teams for successful planning, execution, delivery and support of projects.

• Turn troubled projects around.

• Contribute in the interview and selection of new project management hires.

• Provide coaching and guidance to the project team members about every aspect of the project so that they team members can understand their tasks fully and act on them efficiently.

• Maintain a current understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance issues.

• Maintains a current understanding of Bank policies and procedures in compliance with all federal and state laws, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (SARs, CIP, OFAC), Information Security (GLBA), Identity Theft Red Flags, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, and any other applicable regulations that may be specific to your job duties.

• Follow all Bank policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, and regulations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• College degree or other appropriate experience

• 10+ years of banking experience preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required

• Proven leadership and management skills as well as a proven record of success in project management.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams while handling multiple projects simultaneously

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to identify, analyze and solve project issues

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong time management skills

• Ability to work independently

• Strong computer skills

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, with assets of nearly $10 billion and more than 45 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions for communities throughout California with a breadth of personal, small business and commercial banking services, plus an extensive branch network, more than 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and advanced online and mobile banking.

Tri Counties Bank remains strong and profitable through our top-down commitment to our core values, sound business principles and responsible lending practices.

Our success is also based on our community engagement. We still believe in the vision of the helpful and caring community banker. As we grow and serve more communities, we become more involved, providing substantial financial and volunteer support to local economies and community organizations. We applaud our employees who roll up their sleeves to work and volunteer for a greater good in our communities.

Tri Counties Bank hires individuals who are qualified for the role and who represent the communities in which we serve. We look to place people in positions where they can best utilize their abilities and strengths, and where they are able to grow with the Bank.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.