Project Manager

Location:

555 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany New York

Job Summary
The Project Manager leads small/mid-size projects or phases of a larger project, which usually impact a Line of Business (LOB) and/or functional areas. They take projects from planning through final implementation using standard project management and change management and risk management methodologies and concepts. The role is responsible for setting expectations for project stakeholders through planning activities and maintains transparency via communication & reporting channels. The Project Manager establishes and maintains a collaborative trusted advisor relationship.

Essential Functions

• Works with business leader to define scope; manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholders.
• Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project checkpoints as well as status while adhering to project policy standards; ensures potential impacts to external client experience are addressed in project solution/plan.
• Understands various project delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile, etc. Feels comfortable coordinating with all types of projects.
• Leads communication planning, execution and reporting with project team members; liaises with key stakeholders.
• Develop change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training.
• Identifies, tracks, escalates and resolves issue conflicts; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages dependencies and track/monitors; and escalates risk with corrective/mitigating actions.
• Performs project initiation activities; and administers project checkpoints to drive delivery and mitigate/resolve bottlenecks.
• Responsible for gathering estimated durations from resources needed to achieve project goals; determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

• OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI (preferred but not required)

Skills

• Extensive Experience with effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Working Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Working Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Working Knowledge of techniques to successfully effect change in an organization and ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment.
• Extensive Experience with effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Working Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
• Working Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
• Working Knowledge of project planning; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and techniques for planning, estimating, resourcing and scheduling projects.
• Working Knowledge of project control and reporting; ability to monitor the vital signs of a project while managing its progress and delivery schedule.
• Working Knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, and formal application delivery methodologies; ability to utilize these to deliver new or enhanced applications.
• Working Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Work Location Category

• Hybrid (3+ days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/07/2026

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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