M&T Bank
Senior Portfolio Manager (Strategic Enterprise Initiatives) - Hybrid
M&T Bank, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Senior Portfolio Manager (Strategic Enterprise Initiatives) - Hybrid at
M&T Bank Overview
Who We Are:
Enterprise Transformation Delivery. Engaged in the bank’s most critical & strategic initiatives, leveraging modern delivery approaches. A results-oriented team of 30+ professionals, providing execution certainty through strong project delivery, business acumen, and change management capabilities. Engages in strategic, enterprise-level, high-priority, cross-divisional initiatives by partnering with leaders to understand the problem, sharpen ownership, and deliver for the entire bank. Differentiated by the ability to understand details and complexities with an eye toward alignment to enterprise priorities and outcomes; synthesizes, communicates, and collaborates across business lines, support functions, and senior leadership. Methodology incorporates solving the problem across people, process, technology, and data domains to drive transformational change. Position Overview
This role serves as an independent third party, advising and supporting internal stakeholders on Strategic Enterprise Initiative Governance, industry best practices for Change Management, Transformation and Strategic Program Management and Execution, and Value Realization. In-depth experience managing Enterprise-level, strategic initiatives utilizing core governance components and controls. Highly experienced in Program/Project Management, Process Re-engineering, Organizational Change Management, Performance Measurement, and Customer Experience. This function advises and supports internal stakeholders on Strategic Enterprise Initiative Governance, transformation delivery methodologies, and execution. Primary Responsibilities
Oversee and drive teams in the adoption and implementation of an evolving Strategic Enterprise Initiative Governance framework aimed at achieving alignment across the bank and its strategy, including providing transparency to senior leadership on progress of initiatives. Develop and tailor communications content and artifacts used across various levels in the organization on the Strategic Enterprise Initiative Portfolio of highly complex business initiatives with high attention to detail and quality. Independently guide multi-disciplinary teams through large-scale complex transformational changes focused on Strategic Enterprise Initiatives or strategically important short-term engagements that deliver business outcomes. Ensure follow up on all critical items and drive accountability through documentation and governance framework and/or assessments. Build and leverage relationships across the organization to break down silos, stay connected to changes in the bank; encourage collaboration to support information sharing to effectively deliver outcomes. Share and leverage deep institutional and/or industry knowledge, business processes/workflows, products, and technologies to help shape strategy and deliver outcomes for M&T. Lead work groups and individuals with different perspectives to develop and provide strategic recommendations, encourage innovation, and embrace a culture of transformational change. Provide execution certainty by setting pace and driving accountability, working alongside senior leaders to drive decisions. Support Governance practices and business partners by influencing the level of defined outcomes and key measures of success for strategic transformation initiatives. Encourage a culture of challenging the status quo by consistently pushing for innovation, continuous improvement, and recommending solutions for adoption across the organization. Mentor and coach Enterprise Transformation Portfolio and/or Delivery team members to take ownership of their development and career path. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
This position does not directly manage a team. Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience 7+ years’ related work experience Education and Experience Preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ project, program or portfolio management experience, specifically with large-scale transformation projects Dedicated senior leader that can leverage large-scale, complex, enterprise-wide Portfolio Management, and Delivery experience Ability to navigate at pace to address enterprise-wide opportunities, and lead simultaneous priorities at any given time Robust Program and Portfolio Management experience, leading cross-functional teams through all life cycles of work Scaled agile experience and ability to formulate and activate hypothesis to execution a plus Experience in Banking Mergers and Acquisitions Experience developing and building enterprise standards around program management Portfolio management governance reporting Vendor and Resource Management experience a plus Executive presence, and ability to influence communication strategies for all levels Well versed in Change Management principles and avid Change agent Ability to navigate varying depths of inspection to analyze and provide summarization for ease of decision making Prior experience leading organizational change MBA or MS preferred PMP, PMFP, Agile, SAFe, Certified BA and/or ScrumMaster Certification Prior management consulting or comparable client service experience a plus Proven intellectual curiosity Relevant financial services industry experience preferred Work Model & Location
This is a hybrid role requiring three in-office days per week. The position can be based out of any of M&T Bank’s corporate offices below. Buffalo, NY Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Bridgeport, CT Manhattan, NY (Midtown South) Wilmington, DE Anticipated Travel Requirements
Employees in this position should be prepared to travel at least once per quarter within the M&T Bank east coast footprint. Travel may occur more often than this and is based upon the needs of the business and projects assigned. Employees residing outside of the Buffalo market are anticipated to travel more often than those already located here. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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M&T Bank Overview
Who We Are:
Enterprise Transformation Delivery. Engaged in the bank’s most critical & strategic initiatives, leveraging modern delivery approaches. A results-oriented team of 30+ professionals, providing execution certainty through strong project delivery, business acumen, and change management capabilities. Engages in strategic, enterprise-level, high-priority, cross-divisional initiatives by partnering with leaders to understand the problem, sharpen ownership, and deliver for the entire bank. Differentiated by the ability to understand details and complexities with an eye toward alignment to enterprise priorities and outcomes; synthesizes, communicates, and collaborates across business lines, support functions, and senior leadership. Methodology incorporates solving the problem across people, process, technology, and data domains to drive transformational change. Position Overview
This role serves as an independent third party, advising and supporting internal stakeholders on Strategic Enterprise Initiative Governance, industry best practices for Change Management, Transformation and Strategic Program Management and Execution, and Value Realization. In-depth experience managing Enterprise-level, strategic initiatives utilizing core governance components and controls. Highly experienced in Program/Project Management, Process Re-engineering, Organizational Change Management, Performance Measurement, and Customer Experience. This function advises and supports internal stakeholders on Strategic Enterprise Initiative Governance, transformation delivery methodologies, and execution. Primary Responsibilities
Oversee and drive teams in the adoption and implementation of an evolving Strategic Enterprise Initiative Governance framework aimed at achieving alignment across the bank and its strategy, including providing transparency to senior leadership on progress of initiatives. Develop and tailor communications content and artifacts used across various levels in the organization on the Strategic Enterprise Initiative Portfolio of highly complex business initiatives with high attention to detail and quality. Independently guide multi-disciplinary teams through large-scale complex transformational changes focused on Strategic Enterprise Initiatives or strategically important short-term engagements that deliver business outcomes. Ensure follow up on all critical items and drive accountability through documentation and governance framework and/or assessments. Build and leverage relationships across the organization to break down silos, stay connected to changes in the bank; encourage collaboration to support information sharing to effectively deliver outcomes. Share and leverage deep institutional and/or industry knowledge, business processes/workflows, products, and technologies to help shape strategy and deliver outcomes for M&T. Lead work groups and individuals with different perspectives to develop and provide strategic recommendations, encourage innovation, and embrace a culture of transformational change. Provide execution certainty by setting pace and driving accountability, working alongside senior leaders to drive decisions. Support Governance practices and business partners by influencing the level of defined outcomes and key measures of success for strategic transformation initiatives. Encourage a culture of challenging the status quo by consistently pushing for innovation, continuous improvement, and recommending solutions for adoption across the organization. Mentor and coach Enterprise Transformation Portfolio and/or Delivery team members to take ownership of their development and career path. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
This position does not directly manage a team. Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience 7+ years’ related work experience Education and Experience Preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ project, program or portfolio management experience, specifically with large-scale transformation projects Dedicated senior leader that can leverage large-scale, complex, enterprise-wide Portfolio Management, and Delivery experience Ability to navigate at pace to address enterprise-wide opportunities, and lead simultaneous priorities at any given time Robust Program and Portfolio Management experience, leading cross-functional teams through all life cycles of work Scaled agile experience and ability to formulate and activate hypothesis to execution a plus Experience in Banking Mergers and Acquisitions Experience developing and building enterprise standards around program management Portfolio management governance reporting Vendor and Resource Management experience a plus Executive presence, and ability to influence communication strategies for all levels Well versed in Change Management principles and avid Change agent Ability to navigate varying depths of inspection to analyze and provide summarization for ease of decision making Prior experience leading organizational change MBA or MS preferred PMP, PMFP, Agile, SAFe, Certified BA and/or ScrumMaster Certification Prior management consulting or comparable client service experience a plus Proven intellectual curiosity Relevant financial services industry experience preferred Work Model & Location
This is a hybrid role requiring three in-office days per week. The position can be based out of any of M&T Bank’s corporate offices below. Buffalo, NY Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Bridgeport, CT Manhattan, NY (Midtown South) Wilmington, DE Anticipated Travel Requirements
Employees in this position should be prepared to travel at least once per quarter within the M&T Bank east coast footprint. Travel may occur more often than this and is based upon the needs of the business and projects assigned. Employees residing outside of the Buffalo market are anticipated to travel more often than those already located here. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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