Technology Project Portfolio Manager

Regions Bank•Birmingham, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Technology Project Portfolio Manager serves in a critical leadership role within the Technology Portfolio Management Office, overseeing the successful execution of technology initiatives and the strategic management of project portfolios. This position leads technology execution professionals responsible for delivering complex projects aligned with business objectives. Additionally, this position establishes and maintains governance processes for intake, prioritization, value realization, project tracking, and resource capacity planning, as well as monitors performance aligned to those processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field and ten (10) years of experience in technology project and/or portfolio management
Or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of experience in technology project and/or portfolio management
Three (3) years of experience managing project teams
Experience working in large, matrixed organizations with complex portfolios
Ability to create and delivery influential, executive-level communications
Ability to effectively align organizations and execute change management
Ability to effectively engage and communicate with stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into plans
Deep understanding of project and portfolio management methodologies
Proficiency in program and portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity, Planview, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project)
Strong analytical skills
Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and team management skills
Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
Understanding of and ability to interpret applicable rules, regulations and industry guidance
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future.
This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field
Agile and/or SAFe certifications
Project and/or program management certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP))

Responsibilities

Leads and manages technology execution professionals to ensure successful delivery of technology initiatives
Oversees the end-to-end project portfolio lifecycle, including intake, prioritization, planning, execution, and closure
Develops and improves applicable enterprise processes, policies, systems, tools, and resources and ensures adherence to program guidelines
Facilitates portfolio-level reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision making at the executive level
Establishes and manages processes for resource capacity planning and demand management
Partners with cross-functional leadership to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals
Drives continuous improvement in methodologies and practices
Ensures compliance with organizational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Supports value management by tracking benefits realization and return-on-investment (ROI) of technology initiatives
Leads portfolio review meetings and provides transparency into health, risks, and dependencies
Recognizes project interdependencies and works with leaders to prioritize and sequence project timelines
Fosters cross-functional collaboration to enhance communication and team synergy
Partners across TODD to ensure controls are designed, implemented and monitored to strengthen risk management and cyber security, effectively mitigating risk to levels within the company’s risk appetite
Ensures disciplined change management by evaluating risk and control impacts when designing or implementing changes to processes, systems, products, and/or services