Project Manager

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Project Manager (Level I, II, or III) to join our Project Management department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the Director, Project Management and is primarily accountable for the overall planning, management and successful completion of simultaneous medium to large projects. May lead small programs consisting of multiple projects involving sub-project streams and business teams across the organization. The Project Manager also operates in a Business Analyst and/or Organizational Change Manager capacity to evaluate processes and solutions and develop and document business requirements to deliver intended business outcomes.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level I: $58,500 - $88,200; bonus at target is 8% of salary.

Level II: $64,600 - $97,500; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Level III: $78,000 - $122,100; bonus at target is 12 or 15% of salary depending on experience.

Job Requirements

• Manage assigned projects to successful completion within scope, schedule and budget.
• When applicable, manage small programs by leading multiple projects and project teams within the program.
• Facilitate discussion with project stakeholders at all levels to ensure project and intended outcomes are clearly defined.
• Define project scope, budget, timelines and milestones required to meet business objectives.
• Organize and lead kickoff and check-point meetings, communicating clear objectives, providing meeting notes and tracking action items.
• Clearly communicate expectations and success criteria to team members, vendor partners, and other stakeholders.
• Identify requirements, manage project resources, and track activities to ensure deliverable completion; regularly reports on project status.
• Identify and actively manages project risks, develop contingency or mitigation plans, and facilitate resolutions to issues and other project conflicts as necessary.
• Ensure the project is completed in accordance with organization's project management methodologies and meet all product development IT general controls.
• Lead development of organizational change management plan associated with the project, including design of new business processes, procedures, training and communication. Support customer adoption by ensuring these activities are planned and completed.
• Spend approximately 10% of time in a business analyst capacity to evaluate process, develop solutions and requirements.
• Spend approximately 10% of time in an organizational change manager capacity to assess change impact and develop / implement change management plans.
• When applicable, complete counterparty onboarding processes in accordance with the organization's counterparty procedures.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the organization's business practices, products and key systems.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, information systems, computer science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Generally, requires at least four years' progressively complex experience in a project manager or similar role leading multiple medium to large projects.
• Proven success in working with aggressive schedules and complex requirements.
• Strong knowledge of project management and business analysis concepts.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources and translate into actionable items and timelines.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to persuade, encourage and motivate team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to train other project managers and business analysts.
• Ability to work under limited direction using initiative based on experience and knowledge.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• No certifications or licenses are required; PMP and PMI-ACP/Agile certification preferred.
• Experience with vendor management and communication.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex and high-impact projects.
• Ability to balance stakeholder and organizational priorities across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Expert organizational skills to manage large-scale projects with multiple teams and organization-wide implications.

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.