Overview
To plan and manage the governance of enterprise project portfolios, including developing and implementing framework, methodology, measurements for proposing, approving, and reviewing projects, programs, and services, and techniques in identifying, quantifying, and tracking the realization of expected benefits. May act as AVP in the absence of the incumbent. Work is performed under general direction.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage an enterprise program team focused on planning, managing and governing key initiatives and enterprise capabilities
Lead and facilitate cross functional planning team that can build the view, and support planning discussions among the owners of the work, to include resources, dependencies and sequencing across portfolios
Coordinate and synchronize portfolios via regular planning sessions to provide a common understanding of the current work streams, backlog and outcomes
Monitor processes, tasks, and metrics associated with the enterprise project portfolios, and measure performance against the baseline scope, budget, time, and resources
Develop best governing practices and principles to increase performance and lower operating costs to ensure optimal enterprise efficiencies
Develop and recommend enterprise-wide project and portfolio management processes that drive the on time, in budget delivery of business critical initiatives
Ensure transparency regarding the status of enterprise project portfolios to enable fact-based decision making by leaders
Analyze and assess the consistency of portfolio performance to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures and practices within service level agreements, documentation standards and methodologies meet established service level agreements
Maintain standards for project management within the organization as well as govern the portfolios by assessing the scope and business impact, allocating resources and verifying time, budget, risk and impact assumptions
Ensure consistent delivery against objectives by setting standards, providing governance, enforcing accountability, and setting the pace of transformation
Develop executive level-reporting and metrics with a focus on visual depiction of complex information
Partner with others within and outside the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office to support and enable change management efforts
Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)
Ensure compliance with Navy Federal's ISD standards, practices and processes
Provide quality assurance, content support and thought partnership to the senior executives and business sponsors for the organization's key initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Significant progressively responsible experience in managing an Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, Strategy Realization Office or the equivalent, for a large organization, preferably at a large financial services organization
Significant experience in project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology, processes, cross-functional teams and external partner team members
Significant experience in working with business intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Bi, Tableau, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of current and emerging technologies and how enterprises are employing them to drive agility and digital transformation
Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles and management methodologies (e.g., Agile, SDLC, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of current and emerging technologies and how they may be used to drive business value
Significant experience in working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
Significant experience in supervising and leading professional employees
Ability to work independently within a matrixed environment
Advanced skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Advanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgement to make sound decisions
Advanced skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision making process
Advanced skill producing desired results and achieving goals and objectives
Advanced skill identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions
Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely
Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills
Advanced skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements
Expert verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Expert word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software skills
Expert skill in the use of Microsoft Office Products (e.g., Excel)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Desired Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal Project Portfolio Management
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602
About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
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