VP Project Management

ORNL Federal Credit Union•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Oak Ridge, TN. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is February 5, 2026. Role : The Vice President of Project Management provides strategic leadership and enterprise oversight for Project Management. This role is responsible for aligning project execution with organizational strategy, ensuring disciplined delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives that support growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and member/employee experience. The VP of Project Management serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, driving governance, prioritization, and accountability across the project portfolio while fostering a culture of transparency, agility, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ten or more years of progressive project and program management experience, including a strong record of success in senior leadership roles, is required.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Management, Project Management, Finance, or in related field is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
Must have the ability to read and interpret complex documents and to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
Must have a track record of building strong, effective teams of people with complementary skills.
Must possess strong collaborative problem solving skills and strong project management skills.
Must have ability to prioritize demands from multiple projects.
Must have high proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Must possess strong technical skills.

Nice To Haves

Senior leadership experience within a financial institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead an enterprise-wide Project Management department that supports the Credit Union’s strategic plan and business objectives.
Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.
Partner with executive leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and balance risk, cost, and value across the project portfolio.
Serve as a key contributor to the Project Steering Committee, providing clear, timely, and actionable updates on all active and proposed projects; introducing new initiatives for review and voting; presenting scope changes for approval; and proactively communicating project risks, dependencies, and major milestones to support effective governance and decision-making.
Oversee the planning and delivery of strategic, regulatory, technology, digital banking, core processing, and operational initiatives.
Maintain visibility into project timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization across the portfolio.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with regulatory, security, and risk management requirements.
Act as a strategic liaison between business units, IT, vendors, and third-party partners to ensure alignment and accountability.
Works with stakeholders to define objectives and priorities within the scope of the project.
Partner with project owners to proactively manage and control scope, identifying and addressing scope creep through clear requirements, change management, and governance processes.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and a results-driven culture across project teams.
Drive continuous improvement of project delivery practices, including the adoption of agile, hybrid, or waterfall methodologies as appropriate.
Support organizational change management by ensuring projects include effective communication, training, and adoption strategies.
Leverage metrics and lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.
Ensure projects adhere to regulatory requirements, internal controls, risk management standards, and vendor management expectations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.