Senior Manager IT PMO Governance

City National Bank Senior Manager IT PMO Governance Jersey City, New Jersey Apply Now

The Senior Manager of IT Program Management Office (PMO) Governance defines and manages the governance processes to plan, prioritize, track, and align work efforts across all technology initiatives.

The PMO oversees and reports on the technology portfolio to enable effective decision making throughout the organization.

The Senior Manager of IT PMO may lead a team of supervisors and individual contributors.

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

What you will do

• Manage Technology Project Intake process
• Ensure project alignment with enterprise priorities
• Manage coordination of preliminary project and / or program reviews with Business and Technical Stakeholders
• Oversee and manage quality of the project sizing process
• Manage regular reviews of the IT project requests backlog
• Own project related activities and communications until Project Manager is assigned and budget is approved
• Own control function on the Active Project Portfolio
• Oversee all budget reviews and approvals
• Oversee all Project Change Request (PCR) activity
• Manage key updates to ensure transparency and accuracy of the portfolio
• Oversee monthly reporting across the portfolio
• Ensure compliance with program & project reporting requirements, including to regulators as appropriate
• Manage quality of the reports through definition and implementation of quality controls
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to the Project Managers
• Monitor issues identified through resolution
• Validate the PMO reporting suites prior to publication
• Own Project Quality Assurance (PQA) review process to ensure compliance with SDLC & PMLC requirements across the portfolio
• Define the process and manage relevant policies and procedures
• Complete PQA reviews in accordance with the PMO policies and procedures
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to the Project Managers
• Monitor all issues identified through resolution
• Provide relevant reports to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Train Technology Project Managers on processes and systems
• Manage a Team of PMO Analysts and Coordinators to be aligned to Business Divisions and / or Technology Teams
• Be a thoughtful leader that is effective in recruiting, retaining and growing talent within the PMO Organization
• Take on projects within PMO Governance Function focused on minimizing risk, implementing best practices that align with Company culture and enabling repeatable and auditable processes through effective Policies and Procedures and through appropriate monitoring practices.
• Take on projects within PMO Reporting Function focused on enabling effective decision making and thoughtful identification of areas for improvement through robust KRI (Key Risk Indicator) and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) metrics.
• Take on projects within PMO Support Function focused on removing friction from processes.
• Be a thoughtful and supportive change catalyst in all PMO related activities.
• Responsible and accountable for appropriate quality controls related to the financial products the bank provides, the services the bank delivers, the processes employed and the incentives with which colleagues are awarded.
• High ability to connect the dots and excellent communication.

Must-Have*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in IT Project Management and / or Project Management Office
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in highly regulated industry
• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing / supervising small cross-functional teams

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced degree preferred
• Adept at communicating the value of a PMO
• Experience building and / or running a PMO or similar team
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and variance reporting
• Process oriented and possess strong organizational skills
• Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be business savvy with good diplomacy skills in order to influence and be effective with senior executives
• Exceptional leadership, coaching and negotiation skills
• Must have strong knowledge of current project delivery methodologies and enterprise PPM tools
• Knowledge of audit, risk and OCC regulatory frameworks

Compensation

Starting base salary : $127,626 - $237,014 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

This job is eligible for bonus and / or commissions.

To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL

We start with a basic premise : Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish.

City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today.

City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies.

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