Director of Enterprise Project Management

Director of Enterprise Project Management M C Bank and Trust Co. Metairie, LA Job Details 20 hours ago Qualifications Enterprise software Large-scale organizational change management Collaboration with board members Global team management Technology management PPM tools Data interpretation Project budget management Agile Managing projects Budgeting Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Agile planning Team building Stakeholder management Full Job Description Job Description The Director of Enterprise Project Management provides strategic leadership and governance oversight for the organization's enterprise-wide project management function. This executive-level role is responsible for establishing and advancing project management standards, methodologies, and capabilities that drive organizational performance, enable business transformation, and deliver measurable value. The Director leads a team of senior project managers and serves as a key strategic partner to executive leadership across all business units. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & PMO Governance Establish and continuously evolve the enterprise PMO strategy, framework, and operating model in alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities. Define, implement, and govern project management methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices across all business units. Develop and maintain the enterprise project portfolio governance structure, including stage-gate processes, portfolio review cadences, and escalation protocols. Partner with C-suite and executive leadership to align the project portfolio with corporate strategy and ensure resource allocation supports organizational objectives. Portfolio & Program Management Oversee the full lifecycle of the enterprise project portfolio, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of major programs and initiatives. Lead integrated planning processes to prioritize competing demands, manage interdependencies, and optimize resource utilization across the portfolio. Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards that provide executive leadership with real-time visibility into portfolio health. Proactively identify, assess, and manage strategic risks and issues at the portfolio level, escalating appropriately and driving resolution. Ensure delivery of projects on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of senior project managers, program managers, and PMO analysts. Define performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and create individual development plans aligned with career growth. Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, psychological safety, and operational excellence within the PMO. Identify capability gaps and implement training, mentoring, and certification programs to advance project management competency across the enterprise. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, portfolio status reports, and strategic recommendations with clarity and analytical rigor. Build and sustain trusted relationships across the enterprise, acting as a strategic advisor and change agent for project delivery excellence. Facilitate governance forums, portfolio review boards, and steering committee meetings to enable effective decision-making. Process Improvement & Organizational Change Champion the adoption of project management best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project delivery lifecycle. Lead or sponsor organizational change management efforts associated with major enterprise programs, ensuring adoption and sustainment of change. Evaluate and implement PMO tools, technologies, and platforms (e.g., PPM software, collaboration tools, reporting systems) to enhance PMO capability and efficiency. Establish lessons-learned and knowledge management processes to institutionalize organizational learning across the project portfolio. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field required. Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred. Minimum of 12 years of progressive project and program management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing an enterprise PMO or comparable function. Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-million-dollar enterprise transformation programs across matrixed organizations. Proven experience building, scaling, and leading high-performing PMO teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Extensive experience presenting to and influencing C-suite executives, boards, and senior stakeholders. Expert command of project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and hybrid frameworks. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations. Proficiency with enterprise PPM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project Online, Planview, Smartsheet, ServiceNow SPM) and collaboration tools. Deep understanding of organizational change management principles and enterprise transformation dynamics. High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead through ambiguity, build consensus, and navigate organizational complexity. Experience in financial services, healthcare, technology, or manufacturing with domain-specific regulatory and compliance knowledge. Background in IT portfolio management or digital transformation leadership. Familiarity with OKR (Objectives and Key Results) frameworks and enterprise strategic planning processes. Experience managing globally distributed teams across multiple time zones and geographies. Competencies Connects project delivery to enterprise strategy and long-term organizational value Engages and aligns senior stakeholders through clear, data-driven communication Builds and develops high-performing, engaged teams aligned to organizational values. Drives discipline, consistency, and continuous improvement in project delivery. Champions transformation and guides organizations through complexity and ambiguity. Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions under uncertainty with appropriate risk tolerance. M C Bank is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.