Director of Project Management

Description

About Us:

Hanover Bank, The Bank of YOU – When you love your work and the people you work with, careers are made!

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Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned professional, working for Hanover Bank can launch you on a path to success. With a passion for excellence, we strive to deliver exceptional service to our clients, foster a positive impact in the communities in which we work and live and help our team members achieve their professional goals. 

When you work with us you are empowered, engaged and encouraged to collaborate because every voice matters, every person counts!

Job Summary:  

Hanover Bank is looking for a full-time Director of Project Management. The Director of Project Management is a key leadership role responsible for driving the successful execution of Hanover Bank's strategic initiatives. This position requires a seasoned professional who can lead a high-performing team, establish best practices, and oversee a diverse portfolio of projects to deliver measurable business outcomes. The Director will collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders to ensure all initiatives align with the bank's strategic goals, focusing on operational efficiency, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Execution

• Develop and implement a project management strategy aligned with Hanover Bank's business objectives, ensuring successful delivery of initiatives on time, within budget, and meeting business outcomes.
• Provide leadership in setting project priorities, ensuring alignment with the bank’s long-term strategic goals.

Team Leadership and Development

• Oversee and manage project managers and coordinators, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and tools to excel in project delivery.

Portfolio and Program Oversight

• Manage Hanover Bank's portfolio of projects, prioritizing initiatives based on strategic value, resource constraints, and risk factors.
• Maintain visibility across all active projects to ensure milestones are achieved and align with the bank's goals.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring challenges are addressed before impacting delivery timelines.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements and compliance standards in project planning and execution.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Serve as a primary liaison to the Chief Information Officer and department heads, ensuring alignment and transparency across all projects.
• Regularly communicate project status, challenges, and successes to stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration.

Resource and Budget Optimization

• Optimize resource allocation across projects, ensuring personnel, technology, and budgets are effectively utilized to maximize value.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned to drive innovation and operational efficiency in project management.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, identifying areas for improvement and reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field required
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management, with a demonstrated track record of leading large-scale, complex projects successfully.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing project management offices (PMOs) or project teams, with a focus on strategic alignment and delivering business value.
• Deep expertise in project management methodologies, including PMBOK, Agile, and Lean, with the ability to adapt and implement these frameworks based on organizational needs.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly banking or a related field, is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change effectively.

Skills and Abilities:

People Skills

As the Director of Project Management, your primary responsibility is to ensure projects are completed successfully. This extends beyond organizational skills and effective communication to include inspiring and motivating your team, fostering a culture of collaboration and openness, and proactively addressing and resolving conflicts. 

Communication Skills

Effective communication is a cornerstone of project management. As a leader, you must know whom to communicate with, how, and when to do so. Setting clear expectations for communication frequency and format at the outset of each project ensures alignment among stakeholders. 

Proficiency with Project Management Tools

To excel in this role, you must be adept at using modern project management, collaboration, and communication tools to drive efficiency and productivity. You will be responsible for selecting and managing tools that enable effective project execution. 

Our Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision (including HSA, FSA & Commuter Benefits)
• Company-paid benefits to include life insurance and AD&D plus long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits (including additional life insurance and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Pet Insurance and Legal Services)
• Supplemental Health Benefits (including Accident insurance, Hospital indemnity insurance and Cancer Care)
• Retirement- 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• Annual Bonuses
• Annual Increases
• Employee Events and Contests

Salary: $125,000 - $153,000; placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level.

Hanover Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $125,000 - $153,000