Managing Director - PM Strategic Project

Bank of Montreal•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Provides strategic project management leadership for a line of business (LOB) or function. Delivers strategically significant, complex, multi-year projects and programs, which may span multiple geographies and functions. Includes communicating the organizational impacts of the change and providing proactive, creative solutions to the executive team with respect to project and change management activities. Builds a strong network and relationships with Executives, to lead projects within a budget of $50MM over a typical project horizon of 3 to 5+ years. Develops and implements project plans that include setting the vision, standards, and operational and resource plans. Builds and manages a team capable of delivering the required performance. Team includes project managers/senior project managers as well as individuals from across the organisation; may also include internal/external consultants and vendors. Sets context and direction for the team on the strategic vision and the tactics required to fulfill business objectives. Creates and implements training and development plans to ensure the capability and effectiveness of project team(s) into the future, Leads strategic initiatives focusing on horizontal alignment across functions to improve productivity, profitability, and customer experience. Leads all aspects of the project from definition through to implementation in alignment with project strategy, standards, and guidelines. Assigns senior project managers across businesses and geographies to support executive sponsors in the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. As a member of the business/group leadership team, provides guidance on project execution. Manages usage of enterprise tools and templates, and develops tools specific to business needs, as required. Partakes in researching project management best practices and stays current with industry and competitive developments by engaging with internal/external partners and experts. Introduces best practices in line with corporate standards and the Bank’s overall strategic direction. Makes recommendations on their potential deployment across the enterprise. Provides change management expertise to initiatives. Ensures Project Management Standards are effectively applied across all initiatives. Ensures project risks are managed in a manner consistent with the Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF); acts as the first line of defense, responsible for day-to-day management of risk. Partners with business operations to monitor, report and track project outcomes (scope, schedule, budget). Complies with the Bank’s Risk Appetite framework and ensures risk-taking activities remain within agreed limits and comply with all regulatory requirements. Role models driving simplicity and productivity enhancements for optimization across groups driving continuous improvement on key measures. Activates our winning culture, aligned with Purpose. Ignites engagement by aligning our culture to our strategy and fueling exceptional execution. Fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an inclusive environment for all employees by eliminating barriers to inclusion. Develops leaders, plans for succession, and fosters a high-performance culture. Drives top talent acquisition and retention, developing organizational capabilities to drive competitive advantage. Leads and mentors a team with diverse risk and business experience, skills, and orientation. Leads, promotes, and reinforces the Bank’s Ambition; personally, role models One Bank leadership; drives sustainable improvements in customer loyalty and business growth; adheres and supports enterprise customer experience and brand standards.

Requirements

University degree/college diploma and/or 12+ years of related work experience
Expert knowledge and of experience in project management with demonstrated ability to deliver on time and on budget
Strong working knowledge of core BMO leadership competencies including knowledge of the business environment and products, understanding of the workings of the organization and procedures, and proficiency in the use of standards/tools and methodologies, as achieved either by direct BMO experience or industry equivalent experience.
Demonstrates experience in building a project management structure and operations
Expert ability to impact and influence project direction and outcomes
Expert knowledge of organizational change management
Expert project management expertise
Expert influence skills
Expert resource planning
Expert leadership skills

Responsibilities

Provides strategic project management leadership for a line of business (LOB) or function.
Delivers strategically significant, complex, multi-year projects and programs, which may span multiple geographies and functions.
Includes communicating the organizational impacts of the change and providing proactive, creative solutions to the executive team with respect to project and change management activities.
Builds a strong network and relationships with Executives, to lead projects within a budget of $50MM over a typical project horizon of 3 to 5+ years.
Develops and implements project plans that include setting the vision, standards, and operational and resource plans.
Builds and manages a team capable of delivering the required performance.
Sets context and direction for the team on the strategic vision and the tactics required to fulfill business objectives.
Creates and implements training and development plans to ensure the capability and effectiveness of project team(s) into the future
Leads strategic initiatives focusing on horizontal alignment across functions to improve productivity, profitability, and customer experience.
Leads all aspects of the project from definition through to implementation in alignment with project strategy, standards, and guidelines.
Assigns senior project managers across businesses and geographies to support executive sponsors in the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
As a member of the business/group leadership team, provides guidance on project execution.
Manages usage of enterprise tools and templates, and develops tools specific to business needs, as required.
Partakes in researching project management best practices and stays current with industry and competitive developments by engaging with internal/external partners and experts.
Introduces best practices in line with corporate standards and the Bank’s overall strategic direction.
Makes recommendations on their potential deployment across the enterprise.
Provides change management expertise to initiatives.
Ensures Project Management Standards are effectively applied across all initiatives.
Ensures project risks are managed in a manner consistent with the Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF); acts as the first line of defense, responsible for day-to-day management of risk.
Partners with business operations to monitor, report and track project outcomes (scope, schedule, budget).
Complies with the Bank’s Risk Appetite framework and ensures risk-taking activities remain within agreed limits and comply with all regulatory requirements.
Role models driving simplicity and productivity enhancements for optimization across groups driving continuous improvement on key measures.
Activates our winning culture, aligned with Purpose.
Ignites engagement by aligning our culture to our strategy and fueling exceptional execution.
Fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an inclusive environment for all employees by eliminating barriers to inclusion.
Develops leaders, plans for succession, and fosters a high-performance culture.
Drives top talent acquisition and retention, developing organizational capabilities to drive competitive advantage.
Leads and mentors a team with diverse risk and business experience, skills, and orientation.
Leads, promotes, and reinforces the Bank’s Ambition; personally, role models One Bank leadership; drives sustainable improvements in customer loyalty and business growth; adheres and supports enterprise customer experience and brand standards.