M&T Bank · 13 hours ago
Senior Enterprise Program Manager (Large-Scale Complex Transformational Initiatives) - Hybrid
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expM&T Bank is engaged in the bank’s most critical & strategic initiatives, leveraging modern delivery approaches. They are seeking a Senior Enterprise Program Manager to act as the central driver for strategic, enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring major transformations adhere to governance standards and deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Operate at the enterprise level - not within a single line of business - aligning stakeholders across functions and ensuring accountability to commitments
Monitor progress across several high‑impact programs simultaneously; identify critical blockers early and drive risk, issue, and decision management across scope, schedule, budget, and resources
Engage regularly with senior executives and enterprise leaders, guiding initiatives such as digital optimization (web/mobile), regulatory response programs, cloud/infrastructure modernization, major business transformations, and M&A integrations
Lead and direct the work of matrixed teams - business-line project managers, analysts, and contract PM resources - without direct people management
Produce crisp, executive-ready communications and artifacts that create transparency and drive decisions
Champion continuous improvement, enterprise governance, and delivery best practices to keep complex work moving at pace
Lead enterprise-scale transformations - from strategy and scoping through execution - delivering measurable business outcomes
Establish and operate governance frameworks (cadence, stage gates, cross‑functional forums) that align initiatives to strategy and enforce accountability
Stand up and maintain program controls: integrated plans, RAID logs, KPI/OKR measurement, dependency mapping, change control, and benefits tracking
Provide clear line‑of‑sight for senior leadership: status, risks, decisions needed, trade‑offs, and portfolio impacts
Drive organizational change management (OCM) alongside delivery - partnering with stakeholders on communications, adoption, training, and readiness
Rescue and stabilize challenged programs by resetting scope, re‑baselining plans, reshaping teams, and securing decisions
Coach and elevate project managers and analysts; cultivate a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Break down silos by building strong relationships across product, technology, operations, risk, finance, and customer experience
Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, and internal control standards; proactively prepare for internal/external audits and regulatory reviews
Promote modern Transformation Delivery tools and methods (Agile/SAFe where appropriate) to accelerate delivery and decision‑making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
7+ years' related work experience
Preferred
7+ years leading complex, multi‑disciplinary enterprise transformations in large corporate environments (Fortune 500 or similar scale)
Proven track record turning around or rescuing struggling programs - resetting governance, plans, and stakeholder alignment to deliver
Deep program management expertise: multi‑program portfolios, cross‑dependency management, executive communications, and benefits realization
Ability to influence and negotiate across all levels - from executives to delivery teams - without formal authority
Strong OCM, stakeholder management, and communication skills; exceptional clarity in executive storytelling and decision framing
Hands‑on experience with MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, and the MS Office suite for planning, tracking, and reporting
Comfort operating as an independent advisory/assurance function - objective, outcomes‑focused, and transparent
Demonstrated coaching and development of others (without direct people leadership)
Working knowledge of Agile/SAFe alongside traditional program controls
5+ years program/portfolio experience on large‑scale transformations (e.g., digital modernization, servicing modernization, cloud migration, regulatory remediation, M&A integration)
Financial services or highly regulated industry experience
MBA/MS or relevant certifications: PMP, SAFe/Agilist, ScrumMaster, CBAP (or equivalent)
Prior management consulting or comparable client‑service experience
Experience spanning technology and non‑technology workstreams (process, policy, product, operations, CX)
Company
M&T Bank
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