Project Lead I

Job Description

Applies broad theoretical job knowledge of the project management discipline to plan, monitor and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. Work requires general knowledge of the project and business requirements and special technical knowledge is typically not required. Solves low-level problems while escalating more complex issues. Helps to ensure processes, methodologies and work flows enable the team / department to work efficiently and to stay within project timeline, budget, and scope. Explains facts, policies and practices. Works under close supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Leads or coordinates project planning activities of pieces or a project, or small, low complexity projects, to help devise a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the business strategy.
• Collaborates with others to define problems and scope parameters, organize project teams, assign individual responsibilities, develop project schedules and milestones, identify structures of authority and processes for decision making, and determine resource requirements.
• Understands and helps to articulate the expectations for the project deliverable / s and ensure shared understanding within the team.
• Works closely with all stakeholders and helps to manage resources throughout the entire project.
• Measures project performance using defined systems, tools and techniques.
• Reports on the status of projects including defined key performance indicators (KPIs), cost, timing, and staffing.
• Troubleshoots and manages activities to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards, escalating issues as needed.
• Works with others to perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Assists with identifying / resolving obstacles to completing project on time and within budget.
• Supports recommended schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions as required.
• Assists with the implementation and management of any changes in project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
• Identifies and resolves issues, reports and escalates more complex issues to management as needed.
• Serves as an individual contributor and whose work is guided by a more senior member of the team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications :

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation : All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and / or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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