Manager, Enterprise Projects

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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY

The Enterprise Project Manager 2 (EPM2) leads complex technical and strategic projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority through planning, execution, and full implementation to achieve organizational goals and deliver defined value to clients, associates, and shareholders. The EPM2 manages project scope, cost, schedule, staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables, and is accountable for ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality results. The role oversees multiple small to medium projects or one larger initiative at a time, collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams and external vendors to drive successful outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead projects from initiation to close, ensuring delivery of objectives, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation. Represent business cases to key stakeholders and navigate governance forums for approval and oversight. Provide day-to-day leadership and management of project teams across assigned business lines. Develop and maintain detailed project plans; facilitate project meetings, communications, and documentation. Oversee all project deliverables including testing, implementation strategies, and execution of deliverables. Provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, issues, timelines, and resources. Manage vendor relationships, including defining expectations, performance measures, and leading planning sessions. Collaborate with Enterprise Project Office (EPO), technology, operations, legal, compliance, risk, finance, and other support partners. Deliver presentations to senior leadership summarizing project objectives, scope, risks, mitigations, and outcomes. Support adoption of change management practices and ensure business readiness. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to team members and business partners as appropriate. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of technology project management or program management experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or Agile certification preferred. Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and disciplines. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organizational, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to recommend optimal courses of action.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws. When you choose a career with Hancock Whitney (

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HWC), we pledge a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. You also share in a rich regional heritage and embrace core values—timeless ideals vital to our culture since the 1800s—that inspire how we serve clients, communities, and each other: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. A fast-growing organization consistently rated among America's strongest, safest financial services institutions, our company is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Our bank and subsidiaries provide contemporary, comprehensive consumer, commercial, and wealth financial products and services at regional headquarters and 200-plus financial centers across a vibrant Southeast corridor including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Each day, our nearly 4,000 associates carry on a mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. We come to work to create opportunities for the people we serve in the communities we call home. Together, we continue building a company solidly focused on being better, going beyond, and doing more to secure success for the people and businesses depending on us. Let our legacy lead to your future. Apply now. Learn more at hancockwhitney.com/ourstory