Vice President - Project Management Office

Job Title: Vice President - Project Management Office

Job Location: Menomonie WI 54751 Hybrid

Onsite Requirements:

• Setting up a PMO.
• Banking experience a big plus

Job Description:

• The Vice President -Project Management Office (VP- PMO) will be responsible for establishing a Project Management Office strategy for Client that assists with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining client project and portfolio management efforts.
• The VP- PMO develops and leads the credit union-wide project management and process improvement programs, aligning collaboration among resources to achieve defined outcomes.
• They create and develop training programs that focus on embedding project management and process improvement into the culture with a primary focus on empowering employees to seek improvements that enhance the member experience.
• They have outstanding leadership skills and the ability to effectively plan and coordinate large/complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Spearheads organizational project portfolio management and development of organizational project management office to effectively prioritize and manage portfolio of current and ad hoc projects across the organization.
• Monitors and evaluates project delivery timelines and resource requirements to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
• Tracks organizational project performance, providing regular updates to Corporate Team and key stakeholders.
• Ensures the portfolio aligns with strategic vision of organization.
• Develops and maintains a project management office to ensure effective completion of organizational projects and efficient use of resources.
• Mentors project leaders and process improvement teams.
• Reviews and edits project requests as needed and makes recommendations to the Corporate Team.
• Identifies areas for improved project and program management tools/techniques in alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaborates with the credit union's leadership team to foster a workplace culture of continuous process improvement.
• Leads a team that oversees multiple projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Manages the organization's project portfolio, overseeing collaboration to ensure that all projects are delivered with high quality and achieve defined outcomes and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and resource optimization.
• Works with a variety of project management methodologies, selecting and implementing the most appropriate approach based on project requirements and organizational needs.
• Establishes and refines project management processes, methodologies, and best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leads the planning, execution, and closure of projects, ensuring staying in line with budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Maintains a strong understanding of credit union metrics to ensure alignment of project portfolio to long-term and annual goals.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices and industry standards appropriate for position.
• Adheres to client Care Principles of Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, and Excellence
• Essential Insider Responsibilities: Adheres to established policies and procedures; keeps member account and Client information confidential; and handles personal finances in a businesslike manner.
• Completes annual training of all required compliance regulations, including the BSA, and adheres to regulations.
• To give members, communities, and one another the inspiration, resources, and support to achieve financial wellness. Inspire Better!
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the 4 E's of leadership at Client company standards:
  • Engage - Displays integrity and credibility, using a caring, positive, and consistent approach that inspires others. Creates a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees meet high standards to achieve their job duties and our mission.
  • Empower - Develops and entrusts employees to handle work situations by providing clear guidelines, monitoring, redirecting, and setting limits as needed, while allowing latitude to make appropriate decisions. Coaches' employees to grow in their roles and for future opportunities.
  • Envision - Builds and organizes a results-oriented team of employees that adapts to changing circumstances, member expectations, tasks, and responsibilities.
  • Execute - Leads by example and holds employees accountable to achieve goals and results in line with strategic initiatives, expectations, timelines, and financial guidelines, balancing short and long-term focus.
• Responsible for leading all people initiatives that encompass talent acquisition, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, staffing levels, succession planning, and professional growth and development.
• Prepares and manages departmental budget.
• Owner of the departmental Business Continuity Plan
• Represents the Credit Union at community events and offers support to the communities we serve.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 6-8 years of related work experience required.
• 3 years of prior leadership experience preferred.
• Experience developing a Project Management Office and leading advanced and enterprise-wide projects and process improvement initiatives with proven ability to manage cross-project dependencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with various levels of executives/employees and internal and external partners/vendors.
• Strong consulting skills including facilitation of complex issues, leading change, developing sound recommendations based on research, and proven analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills.