Enterprise Program Release Manager

Hancock Whitney•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role plans, executes, and monitors releases according to project/release timelines. It involves coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver releases as planned. The position defines release objectives, oversees quality control throughout the release lifecycle, and provides reporting to management and executive forums. It also establishes and manages effective change processes for user-requested technology changes.

Requirements

College Degree in a financial, business or systems field of study or equivalent experience
3 to 5 years of banking or business systems experience
5 years of experience as a project manager is preferred
Superior knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
An understanding of strategy and tactical views and planning processes
Corporate, Division, and departmental level change management capabilities
Ability to establish alliances with other departments and organizations
Proficient Microsoft Professional Office experience including Word, Access, Excel, Project management tools, and other related software
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communications skills
Excellent written, reading, and analytical skills
Excellent business systems management skills
Superior planning skills
Proven management, project management, programming, and team building skills
Detail oriented
Ability to understand and solve complex problems
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to establish and maintain a high level of credibility with all levels of internal and external staff

Responsibilities

Works with various team members and leadership to identify cross-project dependencies related to implementation planning and execution of projects within the Enterprise Release structure.
Collaborates with the Test and Quality Team and other responsible IT members on scheduling of the available test environments to facilitate ongoing activity and quality of execution.
Directs the preparation of documentation to support planning and execution of the Enterprise Release schedule.
Works with the Enterprise Project Office to develop and maintain an ongoing Enterprise Release calendar of events.
Leads the development of detailed implementation schedules, any necessary communication, and reporting deliverables associated with Enterprise Release executions.
Leads the preparation of documentation to support planning and execution of the Enterprise Release schedule.
Supervises the release team in their day to day function, work prioritization, availability, and performance.
Develops, implements, and maintains the governance structure for Enterprise Release Management within Strategic Services – Implementation Planning.
Provides guidance and venues for facilitation of information across cross-functional team members to ensure involvement in implementation planning for projects within the Enterprise Release structure.
Escalates project schedule variances or other issues to management.
Seeks continuous improvement in departmental processes and tools in the interest of efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
Represents the bank in civic, community, and industry activities as required.
Performs other related job duties and special projects as assigned.
Incumbent is required to comply will all applicable federal, state and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the bank Secrecy Act.
Incumbent is responsible for organizational integrity and business ethics as it relates to this position, and communicating this commitment to any applicable subordinates.