VP Enterprise Project Manager IV

Position Summary

At The Bancorp, we’ve spent more than 25 years driving innovation in the financial services industry. As one of the first banks to embrace fintech, we combine technology, expertise and a forward-looking approach to deliver creative, real-world solutions. We work side by side with our partners to help them grow and innovate with confidence.

Across Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking, Commercial Lending and Real Estate Bridge Lending, we provide the people, processes, technology and banking capabilities that turn bold ideas into outcomes.

Join a team that brings urgency and rigor to every challenge and plays a direct role in driving growth for our clients and the communities we serve.

The VP Enterprise Project Manager IV leads delivery of the organization’s most complex, high-impact technology, and enterprise initiatives. This role is accountable for end-to-end execution, financial oversight, governance compliance, and measurable business outcomes. Partnering with executive sponsors and cross-functional leaders, this position drives disciplined execution across large-scale programs with significant operational, financial, and regulatory impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads large, cross-functional enterprise and technology initiatives from initiation through post-implementation.
• Establishes program structure, governance, and delivery roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities.
• Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, ROI analysis, and resource plans.
• Proactively manages risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Provides executive-level reporting, decision support, and status transparency.
• Drives accountability across business, technology, operations, and external partners.
• Ensures deliverables meet defined scope, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Removes delivery impediments and resolves cross-functional conflicts.
• Mentors project managers and contributes to continuous improvement of PMO standards.
• Partners with third-party vendors to ensure performance, SLA adherence, and integration with enterprise objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive project/program management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience operating in regulated and/or financial services environments preferred.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with executive stakeholders.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid, and traditional SDLC methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated financial acumen including budgeting and ROI modeling preferred.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills preferred.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-accountability environments preferred.
• Travel Requirements
• No travel required.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is demonstrated through:

Project Delivery: Consistently delivers complex initiatives within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Financial Management: Maintains accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting while proactively managing variances.

Risk & Issue Management: Identifies and resolves delivery risks, issues, and dependencies before they materially affect outcomes.

Stakeholder Management: Builds strong relationships across business, technology, operations, and external partners.

Governance & Compliance: Adheres to established PMO standards, governance processes, and regulatory requirements.

Execution Leadership: Coordinates cross-functional teams, drives accountability, and removes impediments to delivery.

Continuous Improvement: Contributes to stronger project management practices and mentors less-experienced project managers.

Why This Role Matters

The VP Enterprise Project Manager IV plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-priority projects and programs that support the Bank’s strategic and operational objectives. Through disciplined project execution, effective stakeholder coordination, financial oversight, and proactive risk management, this role helps ensure initiatives are delivered successfully while meeting business expectations and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.

• Working at The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Benefits Information: https://thebancorp.com/company/join-our-team/
• Company Culture & Background Screening
• Company Culture at The Bancorp Bank: https://www.thebancorp.com/company/company-culture/

Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.

Responsibilities

• Leads large, cross-functional enterprise and technology initiatives from initiation through post-implementation.
• Establishes program structure, governance, and delivery roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities.
• Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, ROI analysis, and resource plans.
• Proactively manages risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Provides executive-level reporting, decision support, and status transparency.
• Drives accountability across business, technology, operations, and external partners.
• Ensures deliverables meet defined scope, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Removes delivery impediments and resolves cross-functional conflicts.
• Mentors project managers and contributes to continuous improvement of PMO standards.
• Partners with third-party vendors to ensure performance, SLA adherence, and integration with enterprise objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive project/program management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience operating in regulated and/or financial services environments preferred.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with executive stakeholders.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid, and traditional SDLC methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated financial acumen including budgeting and ROI modeling preferred.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills preferred.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-accountability environments preferred.
• Travel Requirements
• No travel required.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is demonstrated through:

Project Delivery: Consistently delivers complex initiatives within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Financial Management: Maintains accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting while proactively managing variances.

Risk & Issue Management: Identifies and resolves delivery risks, issues, and dependencies before they materially affect outcomes.

Stakeholder Management: Builds strong relationships across business, technology, operations, and external partners.

Governance & Compliance: Adheres to established PMO standards, governance processes, and regulatory requirements.

Execution Leadership: Coordinates cross-functional teams, drives accountability, and removes impediments to delivery.

Continuous Improvement: Contributes to stronger project management practices and mentors less-experienced project managers.

Why This Role Matters

The VP Enterprise Project Manager IV plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-priority projects and programs that support the Bank’s strategic and operational objectives. Through disciplined project execution, effective stakeholder coordination, financial oversight, and proactive risk management, this role helps ensure initiatives are delivered successfully while meeting business expectations and regulatory requirements.