Manager of Project and Portfolio Management

CoVantage Credit Union is growing, and we are looking for a Manager of Project and Portfolio Management. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of strong leadership and a passion for project management. You will provide leadership and guide the work of managers and related staff all while contributing to the development of project and portfolio management functions across the organization.

CoVantage invests in our team members! Benefits include a 401k with employer match of up to 200%, a bonus annual salary of up to 8%, a generous employer HSA contribution, and paid time off for community service.

Job Duties:

• Engages direct reports in setting impactful and meaningful objectives that align with the mission and service culture, ensuring they understand their roles and priorities.
• Empowers direct reports by delegating authority and supporting their work while ensuring they have clarity on their responsibilities and progress.
• Fosters a high-performing and mission-driven team by selecting qualified members, making tough decisions, and cultivating an open, cooperative, and people-first culture.
• Demonstrates knowledge of project portfolio management methodologies and tools, enabling the team and organization to remain focused on efficient project delivery and strategic alignment.
• Concurrently manages multiple projects at different stages and complexity levels. This includes defining and managing project scope, goals, schedules, budgets, personnel and resource requirements, outcomes, and other deliverables.
• Develops project plans, timelines, and requirements detailing tasks and resource needs (internal and external) for projects assigned to oneself or to team members. Ensures these plans yield expected deliverables, meet business expectations, and are completed on time.
• Coordinates the demand management process for incoming project requests, including tasks such as guiding the intake of project proposals, screening and pre-scoring submissions, documenting and communicating decisions, and routing approved requests through designated channels so work is assigned to the appropriate teams.
• Proactively anticipates, plans, and adjusts for potential conflicts or bottlenecks with work and processes at the individual project level, and across the project management function and related sourcing activities in the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Systems, or related field required. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Advanced credentials such as Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM) preferred.
• Ongoing professional development or credentials in project/portfolio management and related disciplines is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of formal project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Waterfall, Agile/Scrum), and project portfolio management best practices (governance, prioritization, resource management).
• Strong understanding of project portfolio management (PPM) principles.
• Proficiency with PPM and project management software/tools like ServiceNow PPM and portfolio dashboards for tracking project metrics.
• Working knowledge of compliance and security considerations related to project execution (especially in financial services or other regulated environments) is beneficial.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in project management and/or program management roles, including minimum 2 years in a leadership capacity supervising project managers or project teams.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects (a project portfolio) to deliver results on time and within budget.