VP, PMO Program Manager

CFSB•New York, NY

2d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), an OCC-regulated federal savings bank focused on fintech, payments, and lending, is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to join its Project Management and Transformation team. The position leads a team of project managers supporting enterprise-level projects and regulatory initiatives. It requires strong organizational skills, experience following governance in a financial institution, and the ability to deliver successfully. The PMO Manager oversees project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, project planning, budgeting, reporting, and governance. The role supports project manager development and consistent practices, facilitates stakeholder and steering committee discussions, and communicates project status, risks, and recommendations to senior management. The position also supports the organization's culture, employee engagement, collaboration, and values alignment.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in a financial institution.
Demonstrated experience leading complex payments and IT projects or programs in a financial services environment.
Experience managing a team of project managers.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Visio.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and expectations.
Demonstrated ability to lead project stakeholders from diverse functional areas.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to a growing company and shift priorities as needed.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Prior experience in a start-up environment.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of project managers, providing guidance and support and resolving identified issues.
Manage project intake and prioritization, as well as resource allocation across competing initiatives.
Promote project managers' growth and development.
Drive consistency and implement best practices across the project management team.
Facilitate working group and steering committee meetings by leading discussions, challenging stakeholders, establishing accountability, and driving consensus.
Oversee creation of project artifacts to ensure project managers track deliverables and successfully deliver projects.
Manage the annual project and budget planning process and drive reporting on initiative status, risks, and achievements.
Communicate with senior management and stakeholders, escalate issues appropriately, and provide mitigation and resolution recommendations.
Promote organizational culture and improve organizational health through employee engagement, collaboration, and values alignment.
Oversee team projects and individual performance.
Support the enterprise governance program, projects, and regulatory initiatives.