Premier & Branch Banking Initiatives Leader

Job Title

Leads and delivers portfolio of change/strategic initiatives on behalf of Premier and Branch line of business to deliver Truist and Consumer & Small Business Banking's strategic ambition.

Conceptualizes ideas and associated benefits, translates ideas into initiatives with specifications and functional requirements.

Ensures portfolio activities and milestones are achieved within time and budget targets and within adherence to risk management appetite and governance.

Partners with CSBB's Portfolio Management and Change Governance and other change management organizations on behalf of Premier and Branch Banking, adhering to documented processes, governance routines, and change management lifecycle.

Successfully navigates a matrix organization with cross-functional partnerships, including direct and indirect leadership.

Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

May lead a team of portfolio or program managers.

Proven background in program and/or project management of significant scale, including business case development, financial analysis, and risk management.

Ability to effectively influence and build consensus across teams.

Demonstrate a high level of core leadership competencies, including experience working with cross-functional teams with a resource mix of managers, employees, matrixed teams, virtual teams and third parties.

Subject Matter Expert with Technical Consulting

Skills:

Hypothesis-driven problem solving, market research, data analysis, story-telling and written communications, MS PowerPoint / Excel, and executive presentation skills.

Strong academic credentials – college degree (MBA preferred)

Eight years of experience, or equivalent experience and related training

Five years of experience working in consulting, project management, and/or corporate strategy

Deep understanding of dynamics within the financial services industry, value creation opportunities, and the use of technology to drive competitive advantage

Problem-solving skills, ability to distil insights from large datasets, strong analytical approach, structured thinker

Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous assignments

Demonstrated executive level verbal presentation and written communication skills

Background in consumer financial services / banking

Strong skills in MS Office Suit (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project)

Advanced degree in relevant field of work (e.g., MBA), PMP and/or PgMP

Experience implementing large/complex initiatives across a matrix organization

In-depth knowledge of management and planning systems theory and practical application to complex initiatives

Knowledge of business unit's mission and process