IT Portfolio Manager

It Portfolio Manager

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

The IT Portfolio Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the technology driven initiatives for multiple enterprise lines of business. You will be responsible for ensuring that initiatives are completed within schedule, budget, and scope, while meeting all quality standards. The role includes collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to successfully complete the enterprise strategic objectives. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to navigate competing initiative priorities. Skills include a strong background in program management, with a proven track record in delivering complex IT initiatives on time and within budget. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

This person will :

• Manage interactions with internal and external auditors as required from an information perspective
• Responsible and accountable for the stability, performance, production, compliance, roadmap strategy and development initiatives for each application in the portfolio
• Facilitate joint planning with business partners in the early stages of project formation
• Key voice to the business on the application, roadmap initiatives, annual initiative planning, escalation point for the business development / project related issues
• Support IT and Business 3-5 year roadmap strategies ensuring application development and initiatives align to these strategies
• Participate in feasibility studies and proposals on strategic initiatives
• Lead, coach and develop highly skilled and diverse IT professionals
• Advocates for business stakeholders in IT forums
• Provides governance & oversight of projects / programs to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time frame, scope, and budget
• Responsible for the planning and on boarding of projects and programs
• Maintains and communicates overall portfolio financials
• Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized projects
• Champions strong IT governance in the management framework and mentors project managers in its development and continuous improvement
• Oversees the production of management documents (Project Charter, Requirements, Epics, Stories etc.)
• Provide consulting services to business partners on new initiatives (medium to large of varying complexity)
• Oversees the management of project closure initiatives

Requirements : Education :

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In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline. Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice. Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant. The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.