Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity

This position coordinates and supports project management activities, monitors, controls, updates, and tracks changes to existing projects and programs.  Administers project initiation process and unassigned projects, reviews and oversees resource metadata in Project Server (aka, One Plan or other project management system), supports, prepares and distributes various reports.  Incumbent facilitates meetings, maintains project plans, and supports the capital expense project process.   Incumbent coordinates and supports critical aspects relating to successful delivery of Velera corporate projects, programs and portfolios.

A Day in the Life

• Support SPMO operational needs, including but not limited to, data quality assurance, PPM operations, Teams configuration oversight, and related support needs.
• Track financial aspects of projects, programs and portfolios as assigned; meet with project owners and Finance staff to discuss budgetary discrepancies
• May assist Project and/or Program Managers by supporting day to day operational deliverables and tasks
• May administer unassigned “concept” projects, including ensuring project plans and project metadata correctly reflect project’s current condition, and assigning resources and managing timesheet updates as needed
• Audit and monitor projects for compliance and quality
• Create / design reports; validate and test reports and dashboards
• Maintain department SharePoint site including uploading, editing and organizing documents, managing page layouts, and creating and maintaining lists, updating permissions
• Create reports and other documentation output for research, project management and status
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Two (2) years project coordination, project administration or project management experience desired. Expertise in the following Microsoft products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint are required.
• Demonstrate behaviors based on Velera values: Dedication, Collaboration, Belonging, Curiousity and Integrity
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work in fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and give presentations utilizing various audiovisual support aids
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills including dipolomacy, facilitation and the ability wot work effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management
• Ability to maintain composure and focus in difficult situations; effectively resolve conflicts and resolve issues without emotion
• Ability to travel as needed, less than 25%

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Equity

$54,000.00 - $68,800.00

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.