Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Adoption and Enablement Lead

Western Alliance Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k matching

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank in Phoenix seeks a Project Portfolio Management Adoption and Enablement Lead to drive enterprise-wide adoption and governance of the PPM platform (Planview). You will own training, communications, and adoption efforts to ensure consistent use of PPM across programs and projects.

You will partner with EPPM, IT, Finance, and Risk to align processes with governance and controls, and oversee migrations and operational readiness while fostering executive-level engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management with enterprise PPM platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, information systems, or related field.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead adoption and enablement of enterprise PPM tools with trainings and guidance.
• Translate complex PPM processes and data into actionable guidance for stakeholders.
• Partner with IT, Finance and Risk to align governance and controls.
• Support migrations (e.g., Workfront to Planview) and ensure readiness.
• Develop adoption roadmaps, training programs, and communications plans.

Skills

PPM adoption

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Training and enablement

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/IS/ organizational change

Equivalent experience

Tools

Planview Portfolio

Planview Project

Workfront

Job description

Job Title:

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Adoption and Enablement Lead

Location:

Block 23

What you’ll do:

The PPM Enablement & Adoption Lead is responsible for leading enterprise-wide adoption, enablement, and governance of the organization’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) platform, Planview Portfolio and Planview Project. The role leads training strategy, communications, and adoption activities to ensure consistent and effective use of the PPM solution across portfolios, programs, and projects. The role ensures changes to PPM processes, governance, and tooling are understood, embedded in day-to-day ways of working, and sustained to support strategic execution, transparency, and decision-making.

• Lead adoption and enablement of enterprise PPM tools, including development and delivery of training, communications, and role-based guidance
• Translate complex PPM processes, system capabilities, and financial data into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders
• Partner with EPPM, IT, Finance, and Risk to ensure alignment of PPM processes with governance, regulatory, and control requirements
• Support implementation, enhancements, and migration activities (e.g., Workfront to Planview), ensuring operational readiness and user adoption
• Develop and execute PPM enablement strategies, adoption roadmaps, communication plans, and training programs
• Drive standardization of project lifecycle processes, including planning, execution, resource management, and financial tracking
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across all levels, including senior leadership, to drive alignment and adoption of PPM processes and tools
• Support portfolio governance activities, including prioritization, investment planning, and executive reporting
• Monitor and reinforce adherence to PPM standards, governance controls, and enterprise processes
• Maintain a centralized PPM adoption hub that consolidates communications, training, FAQs, and updates.

What you’ll need:

• 7+ years of experience in project management or a related field, including experience supporting enterprise PPM platforms and driving adoption and process standardization
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, information systems, organizational change, communications, or similar) or equivalent experience. Relevant disciplines include business, information systems, organizational change, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading cross-functional initiatives, including system implementations, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and/or commercial banking products
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, with ability to align processes and documentation to audit and control expectations
• Advanced experience working on project-based teams, including enterprise-scale implementations, migrations, or modernization initiatives with a focus on operational readiness and adoption.
• Advanced experience developing strategic plans, including PPM enablement strategies, adoption roadmaps, communication plans, and training programs to support enterprise rollout and sustained usage.
• Advanced experience supporting EPMO functions, including governance, resource management, and portfolio reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to translate complex processes into role-based guidance
• Strong influencing skills with ability to drive adoption across a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Planview Portfolio and Planview Project, including portfolio governance, prioritization, and project execution capabilities
• Experience supporting PPM implementations, migrations, or enterprise modernization initiatives
• Experience working in a regulated, enterprise-scale financial services environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, APMG)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation of training sessions and development of job aids
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed to support enterprise rollout and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits you’ll love:

We offer all the important things you’d want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [e-mail] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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