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Director Head of PMO
full-time•Wilmington
About this role
Overview
Leads the Project Management Office in planning, governing, and delivering enterprise-wide initiatives by establishing disciplined portfolio management, delivery standards, performance transparency, and risk controls that ensure predictable execution and alignment to organizational priorities. The Director Head of PMO is accountable for transforming the PMO into a strategic enterprise function that drives delivery excellence, executive confidence, and operational rigor across all initiatives.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions- Manages team of employees by overseeing day-to-day operations.
- Sets high performance standards and manages team performance in accordance with HR policies and procedures.
- Creates a flexible and energized work environment, fostering an atmosphere that enables employee trust and engagement.
- Inspires confidence and motivates others to perform at their best.
- Develops staff while effectively addressing performance issues.
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements- Undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 10 years of progressive project and portfolio management experience, preferably within a regulated financial services environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or transforming PMO governance, delivery standards, and portfolio controls.
- Agile Project Management certification (ACP, CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
- Advanced knowledge of Agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery methodologies and their application in enterprise environments.
- Experience transitioning organizations from informal or inconsistent delivery practices to disciplined, governed execution models.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and risk management skills with the ability to translate data into executive insight.
- Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with PMO tooling and Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Up to 25% travel required.
Additional Information
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.
Working at The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Benefits Information: https://thebancorp.com/company/join-our-team/
Company Culture & Background Screening
Company Culture at The Bancorp Bank: https://www.thebancorp.com/company/company-culture/
The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.
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What you'll do
- The Director Head of PMO manages the enterprise Project Management Office, ensuring overall portfolio health and execution discipline across all projects. They lead project management activities, enforce standardized methodologies, and serve as the final escalation point for delivery risks and unresolved issues.
About Bancorp Bank, The
The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) is dedicated to serving non-bank financial service companies' unique needs, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to those on the Fortune 500. The company’s subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank, N.A., has been repeatedly recognized in the payments industry as the Top Issuer of Prepaid Cards (US), a top merchant sponsor bank, and a top ACH originator. Specialized lending distinctions include National Preferred SBA Lender, a leading provider of securities-backed lines of credit, and one of the nation's few bank-owned commercial vehicle leasing groups.
For more information please visit www.thebancorp.com
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