Head of Digital Transformation & Enterprise Projects

WesBanco Bank Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WesBanco Bank Inc. is seeking a Lead Digital Transformation Officer in the United States.

This executive role partners with business lines, technology, operations and leadership to identify, prioritize, and deliver strategic digital initiatives that improve efficiency and customer experiences. You will manage the enterprise project portfolio, drive governance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute initiatives with measurable business value, while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in banking, operations, project management, business transformation, process improvement, or related areas.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and business units.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certification preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Bank's digital transformation efforts by coordinating strategic initiatives that improve business processes, customer experiences, employee experiences, and operational effectiveness.
• Partners with executive leadership and department leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize transformation opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
• Establishes and maintains an enterprise project intake, prioritization, and governance process.
• Manages the Bank's transformation project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and available resources.
• Oversees capacity planning across departments to balance project demand, resource availability, and business priorities.
• Works with business units to assess project feasibility, define business requirements, identify dependencies, and establish implementation timelines.
• Initiates and facilitates project execution by assembling project teams, developing project plans, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring progress.
• Tracks project performance, milestones, risks, issues, and resource utilization, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects remain aligned and obstacles are addressed effectively.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, automation, digitization, and operational efficiencies throughout the organization.
• Develops and maintains project management standards, reporting frameworks, and governance processes.
• Creates executive-level reporting and dashboards that communicate project status, resource capacity, risks, and business outcomes.
• Supports organizational change management efforts associated with transformation initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WesBanco Bank Inc. is seeking a Lead Digital Transformation Officer in the United States.

This executive role partners with business lines, technology, operations and leadership to identify, prioritize, and deliver strategic digital initiatives that improve efficiency and customer experiences. You will manage the enterprise project portfolio, drive governance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute initiatives with measurable business value, while ensuring regulatory compliance and