Director of Project Management

$125,000 - $153,000/Yr

Hanover Community Bank - Mineola, NY

Full-time - Senior

Mineola, NY

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About the position

The Director of Project Management at Hanover Bank is a key leadership role responsible for driving the successful execution of the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Optimize resource allocation across projects, ensuring personnel, technology, and budgets are effectively utilized to maximize value.
• 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.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, identifying areas for improvement and reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with modern project management, collaboration, and communication tools to drive efficiency and productivity.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• 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)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• Annual Bonuses
• Annual Increases
• Employee Events and Contests