Project Manager I

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing CSI internal, departmental, and customer‑facing projects for both new and existing customers. This role holds overall accountability for the successful delivery of assigned projects. The Project Manager typically manages one or more smaller‑scoped or less complex projects. Assigned projects are often internal and/or repeatable in nature.

Key Responsibilities
Initiation
Drive effective handoff from the project sponsor

Conduct and facilitate project kick‑off meetings

Planning
Review standard project plans and refine them as needed based on project complexity, risk, and impact

Ensure all required project roles are assigned and understood by the team

Review key project plan highlights with the customer

Discuss critical success factors and gain customer alignment and commitment

Execution
Establish initial project setup and governance

Communicate regularly with project teams to ensure progress remains on track

Proactively identify, track, and manage project issues and risks

Monitoring & Controlling
Regularly review project plans and performance indicators to assess status

Monitor time reporting to ensure work performed aligns with project plans

Lead recurring internal and external status meetings

Provide clear, timely written project status reports

Escalate risks and issues in a proactive and disciplined manner when project health is jeopardized

Closing
Facilitate post‑project review meetings to capture lessons learned

Execute project surveys to gather customer feedback and assess overall satisfaction

Other Responsibilities
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of project methodologies, processes, and documentation

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing multiple project engagements

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively

Education or job knowledge equivalent to a college or university undergraduate degree

As a forward-thinking software provider, Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) helps community and regional financial institutions solve their customers’ needs through open and flexible technologies. In addition to its award-winning core banking platform, these include the latest in lending, digital banking, payments, financial crime prevention and cybersecurity. Building on its 60-year track record of personalized service, CSI is shaping the future of banking and empowering its customers to rival their competition. For more information about CSI, visit www.csiweb.com 

CSI provides rewarding and challenging career opportunities for our employees. When determining your pay, we consider various factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Along with a competitive salary, this position includes eligibility for incentive awards based on both individual and business performance. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: Benefits Summary

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email us at recruiter@csiweb.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.