Lead Enterprise Project Manager

At UW Credit Union our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) plays a critical role in helping the organization execute on strategic priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes for our members employees and business partners. We are seeking an experienced Lead Enterprise Project Manager (internally known as Project Manager III) to lead some of our largest most complex and highest impact initiatives.

This role goes beyond traditional project management. While this individual will lead complex projects from initiation through implementation they will also be expected to manage initiatives that involve multiple interconnected workstreams cross functional teams phased deliverables vendor relationships and significant organizational change. This role is well suited for someone who has experience thinking beyond a single project plan and can effectively coordinate broader programs or enterprise initiatives with many moving parts.

TheLead Enterprise Project Managerwill serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders across the organization. They will work closely with executive sponsors business leaders technology teams vendors and project team members to ensure alignment remove barriers manage risk and keep work progressing toward intended outcomes. Success in this role requires strong project managementexpertise excellent communication and facilitation skills emotional intelligence business acumen and the ability to influence without direct authority.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating ambiguity balancing competing priorities and leading teams through change. They will bring a strong understanding of project and program management methodologies including Agile Waterfall and Hybrid approaches and know when and how to apply the right methodology based on the work being delivered.

• Lead large complex cross functional projects and programs from initiation through implementation.

• Manage enterprise initiatives that may include multiple workstreams dependencies vendors teams and stakeholders.

• Build andmaintainproject plans timelines budgets resource plans risk logs communication plans and change management plans.

• Partner with project sponsors business leaders and technology teams to define scope priorities success measures and outcomes.

• Facilitate project meetings decision making issue resolution and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor project status and provide clear concise updates to executive leaders and key stakeholders.

• Determineand apply theappropriate projectmanagement approach including Agile Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies.

• Coordinate across multiple teams and workstreams to manage interdependencies risks competing priorities and resource constraints.

• Lead efforts related to organizational change management communication planning training andimplementationreadiness.

• Support business analysis activities such as documenting requirements process mapping future state design testing coordination and user acceptance testing.

• Build strong relationships across the organization and influence without direct authority.

• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the EPMO.

Required qualifications include:

• 6 yearsproject management experience leading complex initiatives across multiple business areas.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management ora relatedfield or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience managing programs portfolios orlarge scaleprojects with multiple workstreams and cross functional dependencies.

• Experience using Agile Waterfall and Hybrid project management methodologies.

• Strong facilitation communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets resources timelines risks and vendor relationships.

• Experience partnering with executive leaders business teams and technical teams to drive alignment and decision making.

• Strong business analysis process improvement and change management experience.

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity prioritize effectively and lead through complexity.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools including Excel Word Visio PowerPoint and project management platforms.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Agilecertificationsuch as Scrum Alliance or .

• Experience within financial services banking credit union or highly regulated industries.

• Experience leading enterprise programs with multiple simultaneous workstreams phased implementations or organization wide impact.

Join one of Wisconsins premier financial institutions a National Top Workplace and multi-year recipient of Madison Magazines Best Places to Work Wisconsin State Journals Top Workplaces and Milwaukee Journal Sentinels Top Workplaces to receive:

• 21.5 daysof annual time off (accruedper pay period)

• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave

• 2.5 weeks paid new child parental leave

• 2 days paid volunteer time

• Hybrid work environment: minimum2-3 days a week on-site

• 10 paid holidays (including your birthday!)

• 401k company match of up to 5% plus approximately 4% discretionary match

• 457 deferred-compensationplan

• Variable bonus reward

• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision plans including domestic partner eligibility

• Employee Assistance Program

• And more!

All employees mustpossessvalid work authorization to work for UWCU on the date of hire.UWCU does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for employment authorization to include butnotlimited to sponsorship or support for H-1B F-1 OPT TN orothervisacategory.