Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Adoption and Enablement Lead

About the role

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank,

Responsibilities

• Translate complex PPM processes, system capabilities, and financial data into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders
• Partner with EPPM, IT, Finance, and Risk to ensure alignment of PPM processes with governance, regulatory, and control requirements
• Support implementation, enhancements, and migration activities (e.g., Workfront to Planview), ensuring operational readiness and user adoption
• Develop and execute PPM enablement strategies, adoption roadmaps, communication plans, and training programs
• Drive standardization of project lifecycle processes, including planning, execution, resource management, and financial tracking
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across all levels, including senior leadership, to drive alignment and adoption of PPM processes and tools
• Support portfolio governance activities, including prioritization, investment planning, and executive reporting
• Monitor and reinforce adherence to PPM standards, governance controls, and enterprise processes
• Maintain a centralized PPM adoption hub that consolidates communications, training, FAQs, and updates.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management or a related field, including experience supporting enterprise PPM platforms and driving adoption and process standardization
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (business, information systems, organizational change, communications, or similar) or equivalent experience. Relevant disciplines include business, information systems, organizational change, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading cross-functional initiatives, including system implementations, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and/or commercial banking products
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, with ability to align processes and documentation to audit and control expectations
• Advanced experience working on project-based teams, including enterprise-scale implementations, migrations, or modernization initiatives with a focus on operational readiness and adoption.
• Advanced experience developing strategic plans, including PPM enablement strategies, adoption roadmaps, communication plans, and training programs to support enterprise rollout and sustained usage.
• Advanced experience supporting EPMO functions, including governance, resource management, and portfolio reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to translate complex processes into role-based guidance
• Strong influencing skills with ability to drive adoption across a matrixed organization
• Experience with Planview Portfolio and Planview Project, including portfolio governance, prioritization, and project execution capabilities
• Experience supporting PPM implementations, migrations, or enterprise modernization initiatives
• Experience working in a regulated, enterprise-scale financial services environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, APMG)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation of training sessions and development of job aids
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed to support enterprise rollout and stakeholder engagement.
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