Sr. Project Manager

THE COMPANY

Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation's housing recovery.

For more information about Fannie Mae and our career opportunities, visit www.fanniemae.com.

JOB INFORMATION

Senior project management over multiple CLSR team projects. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for implementing NSO projects that reduce SDQs and/or cost savings. The Sr. Project Manager will allow the CLSR team the opportunity to launch several more high value projects. They will manage client expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, and solicit and act on stakeholder feedback. Operate with considerable latitude in performing highly complex duties related to overseeing and managing the operational aspects of one or more projects within a business unit. Participate in strategic planning, determining issues, and assessing future needs to identify projects that achieve business goals and objectives and/or improve or streamline functions. Provide value-added expertise in developing new concepts, techniques, and standards. Utilize wide-ranging experience to conduct research and problem-solving on highly significant matters. Monitor daily operations and provide direction to subordinate staff. May operate cross-functionally within the organization.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage daily team activities to advance the work of one or more projects. Plan, document, review, and manage subordinate performance.
Develop implementation plans. Allocate and coordinate resources. Align with other projects. Develop methods for monitoring project progress. Provide analytical support in synthesizing and reporting results.
Develop, monitor, and review project budgets. Verify expenditures vs. actual. Explain variances.
Establish schedules and priorities. Prepare and deliver status reporting in areas such as metrics, staffing statistics, resource tracking, SOX compliance, unit progress, issue tracking, and staff meetings.
Manage administrative tasks to include access requests, space management, equipment procurement and tracking, and contractor requisitions and work orders.
Develop, implement, and share best practices and tools in areas such as technology development, project management, risk management, change management, document retention and management, and post-implementation review.
Develop, implement, and document procedures. Adhere to corporate and business unit standards and procedures. Obtain required approvals.
Provide technology support and input. Support opportunities for technology improvements. Make recommendations for enhancements.
Manage key internal and external relationships. Identify and resolve project issues, interdependencies, and conflicts. Ensure positive outcomes.
Develop team members and provide ongoing professional guidance and direction.


EDUCATION

Required Preferred Bachelor Degree or Equivalent - Area of Study Business, Finance or Management Certifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

6-8 years of related experience


SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Responsibilities include communicating and documenting project status, presenting to senior management and escalating issues accordingly via the appropriate channels.
Prior experience managing non technical projects

Strong demonstrated wri