Junior Project Manager

Lafayette Federal Credit Union • Rockville, MD

3d • $69,500 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID. Please note that we are exclusively considering applicants residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for all open positions. Join Lafayette Federal Credit Union, a proud recipient of USA Today's Top Workplaces of 2024 and 2025 award! We are expanding and looking for exceptional talent to support our members and contribute to our reputation as an employer of choice. Be a key player in our mission to become the premier financial partner for our community. Your skills and dedication are essential to our success. We are currently seeking a Junior Project Manager - to join our dynamic team! About us: Our Difference: What makes Lafayette Federal cutting-edge ? Lafayette Federal Credit Union is not only a great place to bank, but also a great place to work! We have been recognized nationally by (1) Newsweek’s America’s Best Bank’s list , (2) we’ve received a 5-star rating from Bauer financial , and (3) we’ve also ranked #12 in S&P Global’ s Top Performing Credit Union’s in 2022 for the second year in a row! Our Culture: Lafayette Federal is about inclusion, diversity, high performance, and new opportunities. Teamwork and our sense of community also make Lafayette Federal a great place to work. Each person is valued for his or her unique set of skills. We share a common devotion to the people we serve, participating in charity events throughout each year and giving back to the community. Our Opportunities: Professional development, training, and certification is a priority for our employees. We want you to reach your career goals and provide support that leads to opportunities of advancement within the industry. About the role: A day in the life of a Junior Project Manager includes: The Junior Project Manager (Jr. PM) is responsible for managing small to medium-sized projects and/or discrete workstreams within larger enterprise initiatives under the governance of the Project Management Office (PMO). The Jr. PM applies PMI-based project management best practices to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects while ensuring alignment with Lafayette Federal Credit Union's strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational standards. This role works closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and PMO leadership to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, project coordination, or business analysis within financial services, banking, credit union or similarly regulated environment preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience my be considered.
• Project Management Professional (PMPu00ae), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPMu00ae), or demonstrated progress toward PMI certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close assigned projects or project workstreams in accordance with PMO standards and PMI best practices, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables using approved PMO tools and templates.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, including kickoff meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder briefings; document decisions, risks, issues, and actions items.
• Track and report project performance, risks, dependencies, and issues; escalate concerns in a timely manner to the PVP of Project Management.
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance, documentation standards, and change control processes throughout the project life cycle.
• Coordinate cross functional resources and collaborate with Business Units, vendors, and third parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Support and development of business cases, project charters, and benefit realization metrics for assigned initiatives.
• Assist with portfolio-level reporting, including schedule health, resource utilization, and milestone tracking.

Benefits

• Employer paid (99.9%) health insurance premium for single and family coverage (HMO Plan)
• Fully funded deductible (HMO Plan)
• 401k employer matching contribution
• Income protection with life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Paid time off, holiday leave & birthday leave
• Educational assistance
• Commuter benefits program and more !

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level