Project Manager - Little Rock, AR

This role requires a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex integrations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively utilize the acquisition integration playbook to ensure a successful integration process within the banking industry.

• Develop and execute a meticulous integration plan, referencing the acquisition playbook, to seamlessly merge acquired systems, processes, and teams into the existing bank infrastructure
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria aligned with the guidelines outlined in the acquisition playbook
• Oversees execution of project deliverables alongside project team members
• Creates and updates a dynamic project schedule throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifies and escalates issues effectively; ensures contingency plans are in place
• Identifies interdependencies with internal departments, consultants, and vendors
• Manages appropriate resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle
• Leads progress meetings with project team members
• Routinely and succinctly provides project status to senior management
• Optimizes project planning tools and technology to plan, develop, and monitor phases of plan
• Ensures effective communication and change management principles are followed
• Develops and maintains relationships with departmental and senior management
• Ensures decisions, outcomes, and policies are appropriately documented and organized
• Develops comprehensive project budget; monitors, tracks, and reports on related expenditures
• Adheres & helps the team to adhere & comply with relevant regulatory frameworks & industry standards.
• Provide continuous process improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Management or a related field
• 2+ years in project management in the banking and financial sector or four years in project management or related work experience
• Project Management Profession (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience in acquisition integration
• Leadership and team management experience
• Strong time management skills
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to appropriately prioritize goals and tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage staff when those individuals report to someone else organizationally
• Must be a quick learner and highly adaptable to liaison with subject matter experts
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite with proficiency in Excel
• Proficient in project management software solutions
• Ability to keep executive management & the project team informed of the progress of the initiative

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stand and walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• May be required to lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally
• Regular required to use computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment

What we offer our employees:

A positive impact on Your Future:

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

Benefits to improve your health:

• No deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

The opportunity to nurture your well-being:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.