Premier & Branch Banking Initiatives Leader

Truist•Greensboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and delivers a portfolio of change/strategic initiatives on behalf of the Premier and Branch line of business to achieve Truist and Consumer & Small Business Banking’s strategic ambition. This role conceptualizes ideas and associated benefits, translating them into initiatives with specifications and functional requirements. The leader ensures portfolio activities and milestones are achieved within time and budget targets, adhering to risk management appetite and governance. They partner with CSBB’s Portfolio Management and Change Governance and other change management organizations on behalf of Premier and Branch Banking, following documented processes, governance routines, and the change management lifecycle. The position requires successfully navigating a matrix organization with cross-functional partnerships, including direct and indirect leadership. Additionally, the role ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. This role may lead a team of portfolio or program managers.

Requirements

Proven background in program and/or project management of significant scale, including business case development, financial analysis, and risk management.
Ability to effectively influence and build consensus across teams.
Demonstrate a high level of core leadership competencies, including experience working with cross-functional teams with a resource mix of managers, employees, matrixed teams, virtual teams and third parties.
Subject Matter Expert with Technical Consulting Skills: Hypothesis-driven problem solving, market research, data analysis, story-telling and written communications, MS PowerPoint / Excel, and executive presentation skills.
Strong academic credentials – college degree (MBA preferred)
Eight years of experience, or equivalent experience and related training
Five years of experience working in consulting, project management, and/or corporate strategy
Deep understanding of dynamics within the financial services industry, value creation opportunities, and the use of technology to drive competitive advantage
Problem-solving skills, ability to distil insights from large datasets, strong analytical approach, structured thinker
Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous assignments
Demonstrated executive level verbal presentation and written communication skills
Background in consumer financial services / banking
Strong skills in MS Office Suit (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in relevant field of work (e.g., MBA), PMP and/or PgMP
Experience implementing large/complex initiatives across a matrix organization
In-depth knowledge of management and planning systems theory and practical application to complex initiatives
Knowledge of business unit’s mission and process

Responsibilities

Leads and delivers portfolio of change/strategic initiatives on behalf of Premier and Branch line of business to deliver Truist and Consumer & Small Business Banking’s strategic ambition.
Conceptualizes ideas and associated benefits, translates ideas into initiatives with specifications and functional requirements.
Ensures portfolio activities and milestones are achieved within time and budget targets and within adherence to risk management appetite and governance.
Partners with CSBB’s Portfolio Management and Change Governance and other change management organizations on behalf of Premier and Branch Banking, adhering to documented processes, governance routines, and change management lifecycle.
Successfully navigates a matrix organization with cross-functional partnerships, including direct and indirect leadership.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
May lead a team of portfolio or program managers.