Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union · 1 month ago
Project Management Program Director
Rocky Hill - Corporate Office, Rocky Hill, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNutmeg State Financial Credit Union is seeking a Project Management Program Director to build and lead their enterprise-wide project management structure. The role involves developing and deploying the PMO framework, driving strategic alignment across programs, and ensuring project management maturity through governance and continuous improvement.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and continuously improve Nutmeg’s PMO structure and governance, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and EOS principles
Develop and champion project management standards, tools, and methodologies across the organization
Lead the creation and deployment of the PMO charter, including performance metrics, maturity roadmaps, and training programs
Develop and manage standardized documentation for all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance and accessibility
Serve as a key liaison to leadership on project portfolio strategy, prioritization, and resource allocation
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all major projects, ensuring strategic alignment and value realization
Establish and manage the project portfolio, balancing resources, budgets, and timelines to optimize outcomes
Monitor and report on project management program health, risks, and performance to leadership
Build and nurture collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, driving engagement, and accountability at all levels
Cleary communicate and regularly monitor stakeholder responsibilities and deadlines
Lead change management efforts to embed project management best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Establish and maintain formal project plans with clear, well-defined tasks
Maintain proper project documentation, including test cases, and risk assessments
Support the execution of Nutmeg’s Vision/Traction Organizer and escalate project-related issues
Contribute to quarterly and annual EOS planning sessions by providing roadmaps, capacity forecasts, and risk assessments
Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, and audit requirements across all project activities
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive reports on project and program performance, resource utilization, and strategic outcomes
Create, maintain, and regularly report RAID logs and RACI metrics
Prepare project closing reports with lessons learned for future projects
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, management, or a related field is required
PMP or CSM certification, or similar, required
A minimum of ten years of project management experience, with demonstrated success in strategic planning within a financial institution, is required
Knowledge of project management methodologies
Planning and organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and resources effectively
Ability to standardize and formalize processes across departments
Strong written and verbal skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting
Analytical thinking – ability to assess project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions
Skilled in project management software (SmartSheet)
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration
Ability to adapt to change and manage evolving priorities in a dynamic environment
Working knowledge of EOS tools and methodologies
Preferred
A master's degree in business, organizational leadership, or a related discipline is preferred
Company
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union is a commercial lending, banking and mortgage service based in Connecticut.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Holt
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2025-11-26
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