Enterprise Program Release Manager

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and monitors releases according to project/release timelines
• Coordinates the efforts of team members and third‑party contractors or consultants
• Defines the release objectives and oversees quality control throughout its life cycle
• Provides proper reporting to management and executive forums
• Establishes and manages effective change processes for user requested technology changes
• Works with various team members and leadership to identify cross‑project dependencies related to implementation planning and execution of projects
• Collaborates with the Test and Quality Team and other responsible IT members on scheduling of the available test environments
• Directs the preparation of documentation to support planning and execution of the Enterprise Release schedule
• Develops and maintains an ongoing Enterprise Release calendar of events
• Leads the development of detailed implementation schedules, communication, and reporting deliverables
• Supervises the release team in their day‑to‑day functions, work prioritization, availability, and performance
• Develops, implements, and maintains the governance structure for Enterprise Release Management
• Provides guidance and venues for facilitation of information across cross‑functional team members
• Escalates project schedule variances or other issues to management
• Seeks continuous improvement in departmental processes and tools
• Represents the bank in civic, community, and industry activities as required
• Performs other related job duties and special projects as assigned

• College Degree in a financial, business or systems field of study or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of banking or business systems experience
• 5 years of experience as a project manager is preferred
• Superior knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• An understanding of strategy and tactical views and planning processes
• Corporate, Division, and departmental level change management capabilities
• Ability to establish alliances with other departments and organizations
• Proficient Microsoft Professional Office experience including Word, Access, Excel, Project management tools, and other related software
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent written, reading, and analytical skills
• Excellent business systems management skills
• Superior planning skills
• Proven management, project management, programming, and team building skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of credibility with all levels of internal and external staff.