Program and Third Party Risk Management Director

The Director of Program and Third-Party Risk Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for two critical enterprise functions: the governance of the bank’s strategic program portfolio and the oversight of third-party risk. This role is responsible for evolving the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) into a Program Management Office (PgMO) that ensures transformation initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic growth objectives. The Director also ensures that third-party engagements comply with OCC regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Governance and Strategy:

• Establish and continuously evolve the Program Management Office (PgMO) framework to ensure strategic alignment with PMI standards, OCC 2023-29 guidance, and internal governance bodies (PSC, MEC, MERC, ORC, Board Committees).
• Oversee program intake, prioritization, and approval processes, ensuring initiatives support corporate strategy, resource capacity, and enterprise risk appetite.
• Maintain and enforce PgMO policies, standards, and methodologies that promote discipline, consistency, and accountability across strategic programs.
• ead remediation of all open issues and audit findings (Second and Third line) related to PgMO and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).

Program Portfolio Management and Execution:

• Direct execution of a strategic program portfolio encompassing growth initiatives, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and technology modernization.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of programs—from business case development through execution, benefits realization, and closure—ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long-term business readiness.
• Implement program-level dashboards and KPIs for executive and board visibility into delivery health, financial performance, risk exposure, and value realization.
• Integrate enterprise architecture, resource management, and third-party oversight into program planning to ensure scalability, continuity, and resilience.

Technology and Data Enablement:

• Lead deployment and optimization of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Vendor Risk Management (VRM) modules as unified systems of record for governance, financials, capacity planning, RAID logs, and reporting.
• Implement timecard and resource management functionality to enable accurate tracking of actuals vs. planned capacity and cost across programs and vendors.
• Ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and real-time reporting capabilities across PgMO and TPRM platforms.
• Change Management and Business Adoption
• Embed organizational change management practices into program delivery to ensure leaders and employees understand, adopt, and sustain transformation initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Communications, and business unit leadership to reinforce role clarity, talent development, and long-term business readiness for strategic programs.

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM):

• Oversee the enterprise-wide third party vendor risk management program in alignment with OCC 2023 Interagency Guidance, integrating risk tiering, due diligence, monitoring, and termination protocols into PgMO governance.
• Ensure program maturity addresses all regulatory touchpoints, including risk assessments, contract management, performance reviews, concentration risk, business continuity, and exit strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, methodologies, and governance records to demonstrate program effectiveness to regulators and auditors.
• Lead inherent and residual risk scoring methodologies and embed vendor risk checkpoints throughout the program lifecycle.
• Establish escalation protocols for underperforming vendors or compliance gaps, with defined remediation plans and executive-level reporting.

Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement:

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, internal audit, and executive committees on matters related to strategic programs and third-party risk.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, IT Risk, Procurement, and Business Units to align program and vendor oversight with enterprise objectives and risk appetite.
• Report program and vendor status, issues, and regulatory gaps to ORC, MERC, and the Board’s Enterprise Risk Committee, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Engagement:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, program managers, and third-party risk manager, contract specialist, and analysts; instilling a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executives across Operations, IT, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Treasury to ensure alignment of priorities, efficient use of resources, and resolution of cross-functional dependencies.
• Role-model the bank’s core values (Integrity, Excellence, Respect) and leadership pillars (Behaving Like an Owner, Driving Exceptional Results, Bringing the Best Out of Each Other, Passionate About Clients).
• Represent the bank externally in industry forums, peer groups, and associations to benchmark best practices and strengthen institutional resilience.

Program & Project Leadership

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise project, program management or operational management, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing complex portfolios or strategic initiatives across business units.
• Experience contributing to or leading the development of a Program Management Office (PgMO) or similar governance structure is preferred.

Regulatory & Risk Oversight

• 3–5 years of experience in third-party risk management, vendor oversight, or enterprise risk functions.
• Working knowledge of OCC Interagency Guidance, FFIEC standards, and internal audit processes.
• Experience supporting regulatory exams or remediating audit findings.

Financial Services Industry

• Experience working in a regulated financial institution, preferably with $10B+ in assets.
• Familiarity with banking operations, strategic planning, and risk frameworks.

Technology & Data Enablement

• Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM) and vendor risk platforms (e.g., ServiceNow VRM, Archer).
• Ability to interpret and present data through dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Procurement.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership or governance committees is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep knowledge of OCC regulations, interagency guidance on third-party risk management, and regulatory expectations for project governance.
• Expertise in enterprise project portfolio management, including governance, change management, benefits realization, and resource planning.
• Strong understanding of risk management, vendor lifecycle oversight, and operational resilience principles.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow modules (SPM, VRM/TPRM, CMDB, BCM) and ability to leverage technology for governance, automation, and reporting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence at the executive and board levels.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with ability to translate complex risk, regulatory, and operational matters into actionable business strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities, drive execution, and deliver measurable results.

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, risk management, strategy, or related fields. 

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