Senior Strategic Project Manager (SDLC)

At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a challenging and strong project management team?  If so, this position might be perfect for you!  Jack Henry is hiring a Senior Strategic Project Manager to join our Corporate Program Management Office in the Enterprise Services team. This role focuses on leading strategic internal programs, projects, and initiatives utilizing both agile and traditional methodologies.  

This Strategic Project Manager will lead a diverse range of programs and projects variety of projects, including IT infrastructure, data center builds/migration, cloud migrations, software selection and implementation, security, and software development projects.  Initially, this position will have a significant focus on supporting our Salesforce Implementation.

In addition to significant experience leading Salesforce implementations, the ideal candidate has experience in managing concurrent high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment using agile and traditional waterfall methods that may cross multiple business divisions.  

This candidate has strong critical thinking abilities as well as high level of emotional intelligence to successfully identify and navigate various project risks and issues and lead them to successful resolution.  This candidate is comfortable in a technical domain, has an aptitude for learning new technologies/concepts, and is an expert at building partnerships with our stakeholders.  The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, comfortable leading detailed technical planning sessions as well as presenting to all levels of JH’s Senior Leadership. 

This position can be worked out of any Jack Henry office location or remote within the US.  

This position will have a salary range of $92,600-$135,000 based on experience and location. 

What you'll be responsible for: 

• Primarily manages software development and software implementation projects but may also manage the implementation of new or upgraded infrastructure, IT services, security, cloud, facilities, and implementation of corporate processes.
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. 
• Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project is on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Provides mentoring and support to other project managers in dealing with project management issues for their assigned projects.
• Demonstrates excellent program and project management (Agile and Traditional) skills.
• Leads and facilitates Agile processes and sprint ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand ups, sprint reviews, retros, grooming sessions, etc.).
• Leads and facilitates SAFe processes and ceremonies (PI Planning, System Demos, ART syncs.).
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have: 

• Must have a minimum of 6 years of project or program management experience in a technical environment with a focus on software development projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) or equivalent project/program/agile certification.
• Must have experience with SAFe framework and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% to attend meetings, training, and/or visits to other Jack Henry office locations. 

What would be nice for you to have: 

• SAFe certification (SPC, RTE, LPM, SSM).
• 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise wide IT systems (CRM, ERP, HCM).
• Agile experience and certifications (PMI – ACP, CSM, or other Agile industry certifications/credentials). 
• Experience utilizing project management principles, tools, techniques, and frameworks, or project lifecycle.
• Experience implementing SAFe (essential, solution, portfolio configurations)
• Experience using traditional (MS Project, Changepoint, Planview, Smartsheet, others) and Agile (Azure DevOps, Jira) project management tools.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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