Enterprise Projects Manager - Technology

Hancock Whitney Bank•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

The Enterprise Project Manager 2 (EPM2) leads complex technical and strategic projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority through planning, execution, and full implementation to achieve organizational goals and deliver defined value to clients, associates, and shareholders. The EPM2 manages project scope, cost, schedule, staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables, and is accountable for ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality results. The role oversees multiple small to medium projects or one larger initiative at a time, collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams and external vendors to drive successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of technology project management or program management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and disciplines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to recommend optimal courses of action.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or Agile certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from initiation to close, ensuring delivery of objectives, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation.
Represent business cases to key stakeholders and navigate governance forums for approval and oversight.
Provide day-to-day leadership and management of project teams across assigned business lines.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans; facilitate project meetings, communications, and documentation.
Oversee all project deliverables including testing, implementation strategies, and execution of deliverables.
Provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, issues, timelines, and resources.
Manage vendor relationships, including defining expectations, performance measures, and leading planning sessions.
Collaborate with Enterprise Project Office (EPO), technology, operations, legal, compliance, risk, finance, and other support partners.
Deliver presentations to senior leadership summarizing project objectives, scope, risks, mitigations, and outcomes.
Support adoption of change management practices and ensure business readiness.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to team members and business partners as appropriate.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.