SVP, Director of Project Management

About the role

The SVP, Director of Project Management oversees the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Bank and manages the effective execution of new project initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct project management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goals
• Establish and maintain project management policies and framework used for effective project delivery across the Bank and ensure compliance across several lines of business
• Administer training and development for project managers reporting directly to the PMO or embedded with the lines of business
• Respond to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinate solutions
• Monitor and analyze project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems to propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects
• Deliver aggregated project reporting to management and board committees with oversight
• Serve as the main point of contact within the organization for employees, regulators, auditors and other relevant authorities on issues related to project management
• Produce training plans and provide expert guidance on policy requirements to Bank employees
• Maintain a repository of project management records in the Bank
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 12 years of directly relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Strong understanding of the banking and financial services industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
• Able to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach

Requirements

• We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are capable of performing their job position.
• Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion.
• The functions described below are representative of those to successfully perform duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match
• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
• Remote or hybrid (4 days per week in-office) work schedules for most positions
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
• The Washington Post Top Workplaces winner for four consecutive years (2023-2026)