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City National Bank

Senior Manager IT PMO Governance

City National Bank, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390


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.What you will doManage Technology Project Intake processEnsure project alignment with enterprise prioritiesManage coordination of preliminary project and/or program reviews with Business and Technical StakeholdersOversee and manage quality of the project sizing processManage regular reviews of the IT project requests backlogOwn project related activities and communications until Project Manager is assigned and budget is approvedOwn control function on the Active Project PortfolioOversee all budget reviews and approvalsOversee all Project Change Request (PCR) activityManage key updates to ensure transparency and accuracy of the portfolioOversee monthly reporting across the portfolioEnsure compliance with program & project reporting requirements, including to regulators as appropriateManage quality of the reports through definition and implementation of quality controlsProvide timely and constructive feedback to the Project ManagersMonitor issues identified through resolutionValidate the PMO reporting suites prior to publicationOwn Project Quality Assurance (PQA) review process to ensure compliance with SDLC & PMLC requirements across the portfolioDefine the process and manage relevant policies and proceduresComplete PQA reviews in accordance with the PMO policies and proceduresProvide timely and constructive feedback to the Project ManagersMonitor all issues identified through resolutionProvide relevant reports to stakeholders in a timely mannerTrain Technology Project Managers on processes and systemsManage a Team of PMO Analysts and Coordinators to be aligned to Business Divisions and/or Technology TeamsBe a thoughtful leader that is effective in recruiting, retaining and growing talent within the PMO OrganizationTake 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 equivalentMinimum 12 years’ experience in IT Project Management and/or Project Management OfficeMinimum 5 years’ experience in highly regulated industryMinimum 8 years’ experience managing/supervising small cross-functional teamsSkills and KnowledgeAdvanced degree preferredAdept at communicating the value of a PMOExperience building and/or running a PMO or similar teamKnowledge of financial forecasting and variance reportingProcess oriented and possess strong organizational skillsExcellent business writing and verbal communication skillsMust be business savvy with good diplomacy skills in order to influence and be effective with senior executivesExceptional leadership, coaching and negotiation skillsMust have strong knowledge of current project delivery methodologies and enterprise PPM toolsKnowledge of audit, risk and OCC regulatory frameworksCompensationStarting 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 qualificationsThe 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 PerksAt 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 EMPLOYMENTCity 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 NATIONALWe 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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