Program Manager

Full job description Job Title:
EPMO Program Manager Location:
CityScape What you'll do:
What you'll do:


The EPMO Program Manager will have the following responsibilities:
Helping Lines of Business develop and execute on strategic roadmaps. This entails capturing the strategic vision of WAB Business Heads and helping to distill and organize the strategic goals and objectives in executable programs and projects. This individual will consistently keep the overall goal of becoming a $100B+ institution at the forefront of all their planning and analysis while managing business strategic road maps as programs.


This individual will work to stay aware of industry shifts and assess the impact to strategic road maps based on potential competitive and regulatory changes. Examples include but are not limited to entering new markets, standing up new lines of business within the Bank, and leading efforts in adopting new technologies.


Woven throughout all the above responsibilities and necessary skill sets is the ability to gain confidence and trust from executive management through day-to-day relationship building at all levels. Key responsibilities, in addition to strategic planning and execution include managing the budget the LOB has for initiatives, resource maximization and introducing enterprise changes due to strategic visions through planning and executing on people change management plans.


This individual may manage a small team of Project Managers, and other EPMO resources as needed, assigned to work on their own programs for the organization. Program managers are responsible for the overall completion of a program within the larger organization's project portfolio. A program is a collection of projects which are intended to serve a common purpose.
The Program manager requires experience and knowledge in successfully delivering big ideas as well as transform them into programs. This individual will need to be a smart risk taker and will have exposure and influence with senior members of departments. Key capabilities include preparing the appropriate consumable documentation for all levels of the organization. What we are looking for:
What you will do:
Work with departments to help revise the Business strategic plan through collaborative discussions with business partners and all members of shared services and risk management. Decompose Strategic Plans into executable programs/workstreams and execute according to defined timelines. Help direct and evaluate Program Management vision and build out of executable projects for inclusion in the master plan/schedule of Enterprise Programs/Projects the EPMO maintains and manages. Manage all phases of the Program Management lifecycle from inception through operationalization for complex multi-workstream Bank strategic initiatives. Provide input to help manage and track the Program Portfolio providing Program level metrics to assess and track financials, risk, resources and other key Program Management functions for the business sponsor. Manage and develop Project Management talent and team members. Facilitate Program team meetings with executives and senior business partners Document and drive continuous process improvement for Program Management as well as other maturity opportunities as outlined in the strategic plan. Identify, document, and resolve dependencies related to people, product, and processes across all WAB Program efforts. Effectively manage time, cost, and quality of output on assigned Programs Develop trust and confidence with business partners as part of partnering in their strategic planning for their areas. Help cast a vision for department level plans on how to group strategic initiatives to support time to market and efficiencies. Develop and execute People Change Management approaches and plans for Programs Continually assess risk at multiple levels leveraging Enterprise Risk Management best practices and collaboration with "2nd line of defense". What we are looking for:
Previous experience in EPMO senior level positions for larger financial institutions. Can operate at Strategic and tactical levels and adapts communication based on audience. Excellent relationship management skills. Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Concentration in computer science or business management preferred. 5+ years' experience in banking and financial services required. 10+ years of experience in various EPMO functions including Governance, Resource Capacity Management, Talent development and Program Management required. 10+ years of experience with Enterprise Program Management preferred (enterprise-wide projects with cross-divisional program impacts including initiatives targeted at improvement of WAB's customer facing products and services). Previous experience leading employees making up program teams. Strong ability to collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and management required. Strong analytical, leadership, collaborative, and communication skills required. Ability to lead through chaos and gain buy-in across multiple customers/stakeholders involved in delivering program solutions. Integral partner in helping partners develop programs aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. Assist Project managers in defining and organizing their projects, through the following actions: Outline scope components/workstreams, analyze data, drive performance improvements, ensure standards are followed, and influence resource allocation for all stages of the program. Cultivate operational excellence within your team. Operate successively in ambiguous environments. Communicate upward and outward. Demonstrated abilities to work with and positively influence relationships with technical, risk, sales and operational peer leadership. Carry out Project Risk Management, mitigation planning, and workshops for own and other's programs. Effective change agent who respectively challenges the status quo and paints a vision for their project teams and peers as well as the larger EPMO for maturing capabilities and best practices. Occasional travel may be required (approx. 20%) Compensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $132,883.00 - $164,149.00 for Los Angeles, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock. Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email
or call . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. © Western Alliance Bancorporation