At Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) we set our intentions to serve and give our best to others each day. Our mission? We partner with you to build a better future. Ready to get started?
As part of our team, you’ll be empowered through the bank’s investment in employee education to continuously grow as a professional. We invite you to join our team of trusted, local bankers that leave our communities saying, “We’ve never been treated like that by a bank.” CFB is proud to have been named a Best Place to Work in Indiana for 8 consecutive years by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. And, we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join our team
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Bank Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Generous Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (immediate accrual)
- Purchased Paid Time Off
- Access to Earned Wages
- Wellness Program
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays and 3 Float days
- Maternity/Paternity paid leave
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Community Service Projects
- Mentorship Program
Position Summary: Program Manager
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of multiple projects and initiatives. The Program Manager will be responsible for strategic planning, coordination, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, managing resources, and delivering measurable outcomes within scope, budget, and timeline.
The role supports initiatives including system implementations, operational improvements, product rollouts, regulatory compliance projects, and facility upgrades.
Classification: This is a Full-Time exempt position and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Job Location: Howard/Hamilton County
Project Lifecycle Management
- Lead the full lifecycle of projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) using standardized project management methodologies.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Track project milestones and deliverables, adjusting plans as needed.
- Facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, status meetings, and post-project reviews.
Platform Implementation and Optimization (Wrike)
- Lead the configuration, rollout, and optimization of Wrike as the bank’s project management platform.
- Ensure effective implementation and adoption of Wrike to support efficient project execution and cross-team collaboration.
- Design and maintain standardized project templates, workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools within Wrike to align bank initiatives.
- Provide training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure Wrike adoption and effective usage across departments.
- Act as Wrike system administrator, ensuring best practices and continuous improvements are applied to enhance usability and efficiency.
- Monitor Wrike utilization metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and increase platform engagement.
Governance and Stakeholder Management
- Lead Project Governance Committee meetings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and external vendors.
- Develop and deliver clear, concise project updates, dashboards, and reports (leveraging Wrike and other tools).
- Collaborate with key leaders to ensure vendor contracts and service agreements align with project goals.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Identify potential risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure project compliance with banking regulations, internal policies, and risk management protocols.
Financial and Resource Management
- Assist in project budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and forecasting financial impacts.
- Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the execution of projects.
Continuous Improvement and Organizational Development
- Continue the development and refinement of the bank’s project management framework and tools.
- Provide coaching and project management guidance to department leads and project teams.
- Document lessons learned and share best practices to enhance organizational project maturity.
Other Duties:
The job description may not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field is preferred.
- 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in banking, financial services, or regulated industries, preferred but not required.
- Experience leading project management software implementations.
- PMP, PgMP, or similar certification.
Preferred Skills:
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams within the institution.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Wrike (or similar platforms), MS Office Suite, and collaboration tools.
CFB provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
