Project Specialist Retail Banking Group Seattle, Washington Bellevue, Washington **Description** **About Us:** AtColumbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Umpqua, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better. **About the Role:** The ProjectSpecialist III serves as a subject matter expert with responsibility for planning, organizing, administering, and/or leading short-term initiatives of varying scope within a division(s) and/or department(s). The Project Specialist may work on several projects concurrently.The ProjectSpecialist III serves as a subject matter expert with responsibility for planning, organizing, administering, and/or leading short-term initiatives of varying scope within a division(s) and/or department(s). The Project Specialist may work on several projects concurrently. + Developsstrategies and tactical plans to implement organization-wide projects. + Manages resources to ensure that projects are implemented in the most cost-effective manner. + Negotiatesagreements/contracts with outside vendors or entities andensurescommitments are met. + Communicates the purpose of the project to internal constituencies and/or external customers/community members. + Developsandimplementsmeasures to determine and monitor effectiveness of projects. + May provide training to others regarding features and benefits of projects. May be required to represent the company in the community. + Works on problems of varyingscopewhere analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. May exercise judgment where policies and procedures do not exist. + Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. + Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. + Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. + May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. + Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. + Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. + Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice” + May perform other duties as assigned. **About** **You:** + Bachelor’s degree in business, a related field, or equivalent, preferred. + 4-7 yearsof relevant project management and/or operations experience inprojectarea, required. + Advanced relationship management and operational abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, and project management skills. + Advanced knowledge of products and services in project area. + Proven track record of success and skills in project area. + Knowledge of policies, procedures, practices and documentation in project area. + Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills. + Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage customer relationships. + Requires significant experience in the project area and a demonstrated ability to manage projects within time and budget constraints. + Demonstrated ability to lead/influence others to achieve goals. + Advanced negotiating skills. + Advanced knowledge of “best practices” in industry and project area. + Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel, and other business machines. **Job** **Location:** Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s) Seattle, WA **Our** **Benefits:** We offer a competitive total rewards package including basewagesand comprehensive benefits. Thepayrange for this role is $75,000.00 to $120,000.00and the pay rate for theselected candidate isdependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The rolemay beeligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly. **Our Commitment to** **Diversity** **:** Columbia Bank isan equal opportunityand affirmative actionemployercommitted to employing, engaging, and developinga diverse workforce.Allqualifiedapplicants will receive considerationfor employmentwithout regard to race, color,national origin,religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s),please let us know by email: [email protected] . **To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:** Our posted job opportunities are onlyintendedfor individuals seekingemploymentat Columbia Bank.Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions.Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications,or resumestothis site or toany Umpqua Bank employeeand any such submissionswill be consideredunsolicitedunlessrequesteddirectlyby a member of the Talent Acquisition team.