IT Project Specialist

Security Bank of Kansas City is looking for a qualified IT Project Specialist

Assists and supports the IT Project Manager in coordinating, managing, and administrating IT-related projects for all banks in the Valley View Bancshares group. Includes working closely with Information Technology Department technicians, with bank staff, and with vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY WORK PERFORMED:
•Assists and supports the IT Project Manager in applying professional quality project management expertise to managing multiple concurrent information technology-related projects.
•Assists and supports in the entire project life cycle, including plan development, task definition, coordinating and meeting with stakeholders and participants, status reporting, and project documentation.
•Implements best practices for planning and coordinating projects.
•Assists and supports the IT Project Manager in developing and monitoring project budgets.
•Uses and assists in administering the Information Technology Department’s project management system.
•Participates in developing, documenting, and updating procedures for managing, tracking, and reporting on the bank’s IT related projects.
•Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
•Coordinates with staff at various levels within the Valley View Bancshares group of banks and with vendors and consultants, as directed.
•Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Apply in person between 8 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., M-F at our Downtown branch (on the corner of 7th and Minnesota Avenue). Or send resume to:
email: [Click here for email]
Mail: Security Bank of Kansas City, Human Resources, 701 Minnesota Avenue, Second Floor, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.
REQUIREMENTS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•Associate’s degree in an information technology-related field and/or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
•Minimum of one year of experience of direct IT project management, preferably involving multiple concurrent projects.
•Minimum of one year of hands-on experience using Microsoft Project; experience with Microsoft Project Server a plus.
•Practical understanding of project management concepts, terminology, practices, procedures; and, computer and network technologies, services, concepts, and terminology.
•Good computer usage skills, including fluency in using Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Excel, Word, and Access.
•Awareness of computer-related security issues as they affect project planning and implementation.
•Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals, including negotiation skills.
•Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources.
•Remains composed under stress and takes personal responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
•Solid problem solving skills and ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a focused manner.
•Ability to travel locally.
•In addition to possessing the skills necessary to perform the job, the employee must be willing and able to demonstrate these skills by coming to work on a daily basis.
•Preferences will be given to candidates having: banking industry experience; relevant technology certifications.

Benefits:

Security Bank offers a wide array of benefits for both full and part-time employees. In addition, our benefits package is designed to give a solid foundation for financial protection for employees and their families.

Group Insurance Plan
* Major Medical Plan - options include two Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
* Dental Plan
* Prescription Plan - Including a mail away program for 90 day supply of maintenance medications
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
* Voluntary Cancer Insurance

Retirement Plan
* Profit Sharing
* Salary Deferral Savings Plan (401k) with employer match
* 401(k) investment options

Miscellaneous Benefits
* Flexible Benefits Program (Section 125/Cafeteria Plan) - Dependent Care Reimbursement (Spending Account), Pre-Tax Family Health/Dental premiums, and Medical Reimbursement (Spending Account)
* Sick/Personal leave programs
* Paid holidays
* Comprehensive Vacation benefits
* Internal and external training opportunities - Including paid tuition/books for courses taken through the American Institute of Banking
* Free and discounted banking services
* Business Casual Friday

Note: These benefits may be changed at any time and are not a contract or guarantee of employment of any kind. Various benefits may require certain eligibility requirements. Contact Human Resources for details.

Email: [Click here for email]Fax:no faxes, please
Mail: Security Bank of Kansas City, Human Resources, 701 Minnesota Avenue, Second Floor, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.

Phone: no calls, please

Other: May apply in person, 8 am to 11 am or 1 pm to 3 pm at the Human Resources Department, 701 Minnesota Ave, Second Floor, Kansas City, Kansas 66117.

Candidates who complete an application will be considered bono fide applicants for the purpose of AA/EEO reporting. Applications must be competed in-house. If contacted for an interview completion of an application will be required either before or after the interview.