Enterprise Portfolio Management Office - EPMO Sr Project Manager

TITLE: EPMO SR PROJECT MANAGER
STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORT TO: EPMO DELIVERY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: ENTERPRISE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICE (EPMO)
JOB CODE: 4403
PAY RANGE: $113,500.00 - $133,000.00 ANNUALLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Leadership, the Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for executing high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that support the organization’s strategic goals. This role ensures disciplined project execution, business readiness, value realization, and long-term adoption, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and team alignment. The SPM also contributes to the continuous evolution of project management practices and supports the growth of the EPMO as a high-performing, future-ready function.

TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE: Reporting to EPMO leadership, the SPM manages complex enterprise projects involving executives, business owners, technical teams, and multiple business units. This role is accountable for delivering business outcomes, enforcing governance standards, navigating change, and cultivating team cohesion. In addition to delivery responsibilities, SPM mentors peers and project team members, identifies process improvements, and applies industry and consumer trends to modernize delivery. As a key contributor to EPMO maturity, the Senior Project Manager demonstrates leadership, adaptability, and foresight in a transforming portfolio environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead Strategic Project Delivery and Value Realization
◦ Align project objectives, goals and desired outcomes with enterprise strategies, business priorities, and defined value targets, ensuring every initiative directly advances strategic goals
◦ Oversee the successful execution of high-impact, cross-functional projects, providing executive-level visibility and expertly managing challenging stakeholder environments.
◦ Develop, maintain, and drive comprehensive project schedules, proactively managing key milestones, dependencies, and mitigating risks to safeguard critical paths.
◦ Partner with Analysts to ensure planning, execution, and traceability of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), readiness plans, and business value realization. (e.g., ensuring projects generate intended value for the organization.)
◦ Lead project teams and business partners through ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving requirements, empowering teams to adapt quickly and deliver results.
◦ Ensure business unit readiness for change through strategic planning, clear communications, and effective training, supporting seamless transitions and adoption.
◦ Collaborate with stakeholders to define, baseline, and track post-implementation benefits, reporting on realized value and iterating approaches for continuous improvement.
◦ Champion the implementation of any best practices, lessons learned and innovative delivery methodologies to accelerate project impact and optimize value for the enterprise.
◦ Anticipate and proactively address project challenges, leveraging data, analytics, and predictive insights to inform decision-making and course corrections.
◦ Monitor project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), taking prompt corrective action to maintain alignment with strategic business goals.
◦ Foster executive and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, facilitating transparent communications, risk awareness, and consensus-building.
◦ Lead post-project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned, integrate best practices, and drive ongoing improvement in EPMO delivery standards.
◦ Establish a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence within project teams, motivating members to achieve stretch goals and deliver outstanding results.
◦ Advocate continuous innovation by identifying emerging tools, trends, and technologies that can enhance project delivery effectiveness and accelerate business transformation.
◦ Build robust partnerships with business leaders, technical experts, and external vendors to maximize resources, strengthen collaboration, and achieve shared success.
◦ Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
2. Support and Enforce Governance and Framework Adherence
◦ Ensure all projects are executed in strict alignment with EPMO lifecycle standards, phase gates, and documentation requirements to uphold quality and consistency
◦ Lead project teams in the development and maintenance of governance artifacts, ensuring audit-rea