Project Manager - Jack Henry

Position: Project Manager
Job Type: 6-Month Contract
Compensation: $50.00 - 70.00/per hour
Location: East Lansing, MI

About this role: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a critical migration project transitioning a core banking system from Jack Henry CIF 20/20 to SilverLake. This role will help oversee the migration, including planning, data conversion, testing, and implementation, while ensuring compliance with banking regulations and minimizing operational risk. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and deliver a seamless transition that supports business continuity and enhances system capabilities.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Project Planning & Scope Definition - Develop a detailed project plan outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Define scope for migration, including data conversion, system configuration, and testing phases.
• Stakeholder Coordination -Act as the liaison between internal teams (IT, operations, compliance) and external vendors (Jack Henry). Facilitate communication to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
• Data Migration Oversight -Ensure accurate transfer of customer information from CIF 20/20 to SilverLake. Validate data integrity and manage any data cleansing or mapping requirements.
• Risk Management - Identify potential risks (data loss, downtime, compliance issues) and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor regulatory compliance throughout the migration process.
• Testing & Quality Assurance - Coordinate system testing, including user acceptance testing (UAT). Ensure all functionalities in SilverLake meet business requirements before go-live.
• Vendor & Resource Management - Manage Jack Henry support and any third-party consultants. Allocate internal resources effectively for migration tasks.
• Training & Change Management - Oversee training for staff on SilverLake functionalities. Develop documentation and support materials for smooth adoption.
• Reporting & Status Updates - Provide regular progress reports to leadership. Track KPIs such as migration accuracy, downtime, and user readiness.

Preferred Skills:

• 3+ years working with Jack Henry (Core Banking Software)
• 3+ years experience with Project Management
• Experience with a Jack Henry conversion or upgrade (example from CIF 20/20 to Silverlake)
• Strong communication skills
• Assertive and curious

Bonus Skills:

• Familiar with accounting side of Jack Henry (big plus).
• Configuration experience with Jack Henry
• Experience with Ticketing Systems like JIRA
• SharePoint
• Confluence