Director Project Management Office

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Discover Full time

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Responsible for leading key Card & Lending integration workstreams. Responsible for establishing proper governance and project management of relevant workstream to hit key timelines and deliverables. Leads owned workstreams to ensure they are consistently progressing on time and escalates any risks to those timelines.
In addition, plans, directs, or coordinates activities regarding the development and implementation of projects across the business unit. Coordinates the management of planning for business and resources, prioritizing project activities, and overseeing the implementation of projects over time.
Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.
Responsibilities:

  • Directs operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines
  • Responsible for planning and coordination of Card & Lending related workstream activities including directing strategic approach to workstream and managing agreed upon timeline and deliverables with COF counterparts
  • Direct day-to-day activities related to owned workstreams (assign deliverables to relevant SMEs, compile necessary materials, etc.)
  • Point person for managing senior executive relationships
  • Provide DFS senior leadership with view of status of owned workstreams
  • Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across Discover IMO workstreams
  • Escalate and remediate risks and decisions identified in respective workstreams as they arise
  • Meets with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolves problems and develop prioritization of resource activities
  • Reviews project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  • Develops and maintains tracking on all project activity within the business unit.
  • Leads efforts to transform to a continuous improvement approach.

Minimum qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelors in any of the following: (Business Administration & Management / Analytics / Information Technology

Experience:

• 10+ years of Intelligence, Risk Management, Business Resilience, Financial Industry, Security, Compliance, Audit or related.

• 6+ years of people management.

Preferred qualifications:
Education:

• Masters degree preferred in any of the following areas: Business Administration & Management / Information Technology / Analytics
Experience:

• 10+ years Management, IT, Project Management or related

In Lieu of Education Experience:

• 12+ years Management, IT, Project Management or related
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $173,000.00 to $263, Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
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