Deposits Program Manager

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation seeks a senior program manager to drive multiple large initiatives, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. You will oversee planning, readiness, and execution, delivering artifacts with traceability and a strong focus on cost-benefit improvements.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, exposure to Waterfall and Agile, and proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage stakeholder expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent education.
• 10 years of experience in consulting, project management or process improvement.
• Advanced understanding of project management framework and large-scale initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of deposits, business and technology organizations.
• Advanced understanding of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Working knowledge of banking platforms, products, and operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence leadership.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; proficiency in MS Office; travel as needed.
• Preferred PMP Certification and related process improvement certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manages intake, planning, business readiness, and execution of initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and training plans.
• Prepares and maintains project materials and artifacts with traceability.
• Reviews processes to identify cost/benefit improvements and best practices.
• Maintains relationships with stakeholders and secures leadership buy-in.
• Acts as an individual contributor with ownership of multiple portfolios and mentors others.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Agile/Waterfall

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Job Grade:

112

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for delivering multiple complex programs that support the overall strategic objectives of the business unit. Provides oversight and leadership to cross-functional teams to execute on concurrent projects of large size and ensures standard project protocols are met. This teammate possesses expert knowledge of the processes in the assigned portfolio and is a key contributor to line of business' success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Manages the intake, planning, business readiness, and execution of assigned initiatives.
2. Leads and influences cross functional teams to effectively deliver project objectives including a successful communication and training plan.
3. Oversees and/or prepares and maintains necessary project materials and artifacts. Ensures project documentation has appropriate level of traceability, tracking all impacts to completion and knowledge delivery to impacted audiences.
4. As appropriate, systematically review components of processes/programs to identify potential areas of improvement based on cost/benefit analysis, client impact and/or regulatory requirement. Identify and systematize best practices to reduce unneeded process variation and improve service quality and efficiency.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with all stakeholders ensuring coordination across cross-functional teams and obtains leadership support and buy-in of delivery plan
6. Will serve as an individual contributor with ownership of multiple complex project portfolios and will have indirect leadership of junior level internal and external resources, directing their day-to-day project activities and reviewing their work including providing project-related performance reviews to their direct leader. May manage a team providing a cohesive, inclusive, team-oriented culture aligned with the Truist purpose, mission, and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or equivalent education and related training
2. 10 years of experience in consulting, project management or process improvement related role.
3. Advanced understanding of project management framework and demonstrated ability to implement large scale initiatives and ability to bring clarity to ambiguous assignments.
4. Demonstrated superior understanding of Deposits, business and technology organization, resources, priorities, needs and policies
5. Advanced understanding of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
6. Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
7. Sound working knowledge of holistic banking/investment platforms, products, services, operations, finance and systems
8. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
9. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to influence others and facilitate difficult conversations with leadership
10. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, devise solutions and make decisions under pressure.
11. Ability and willingness to learn and adapt as the needs of the job change
12. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
13. Ability to travel as needed, occasionally overnight

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Five years of experience in the financial services industry or consulting
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
3. Process Improvement Professional (e.g. Six Sigma certification)

4. Prior Truist CSBB and/or Deposits experience, with familiarity across related platforms, processes, and stakeholders

5. Experience with Zafin or similar products for relationship-based pricing, rewards programs, tiering, and/or product catalog offerings.

6. Experience in core modernization and Deposits transformation efforts in a large, complex enterprise environment.

7. Experience leading cross-LOB or enterprise-wide initiatives, managing complexity and competing stakeholder priorities

8. Demonstrated executive presence, including confident communication, sound judgment, and the ability to influence decision-making at senior levels

9. Prior consulting experience, with demonstrated ability to assess complex situations, provide strategic guidance, and deliver actionable solutions

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.