Director of Project Management

Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP), has approximately $8.1 billion in assets and $5.2 billion in assets under management and supervision (as of December 31, 2024). Headquartered in Souderton, Pa. and founded in 1876, the Corporation and its subsidiaries provide a full-range of financial solutions for individuals, businesses, municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic Region. For nearly 150 years, Univest has stayed true to our philanthropic spirit and the strength of our Committed to Local giving program is one of the things that differentiates us. In 2024, Univest donated $2.1 million to our local nonprofits and our employees volunteered more than 16,000 hours.

At Univest we invest in the success of our employees and customers. We offer our employees the ability to be their authentic selves, while fostering a culture and an environment that inspires change and inclusivity. We seek career-focused individuals, looking to bring passion and creativity to drive change. Our employees are encouraged to work collaboratively and embrace innovation to deploy needs-based financial solutions in the communities we serve.

We’re hiring a Director of Project Management to join our Innovations Team.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Foster a collaborative and high performing PMO culture, providing leadership and guidance to project managers, offering support, coaching and mentorship.
• Design and implement a comprehensive PMO framework that supports project intake, prioritization, and oversight. Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to optimize project delivery and address skill gaps.
• Define and implement best practices, reporting structures and meeting cadences to ensure efficient operations and transparency.
• Provide leadership with the information needed to assess and decide which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and ensure strategic alignment.
• Develop and produce strategic reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to aid decision-making, ensure clear visibility into project risks and dependencies.

Project Management Execution

• Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring and control, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, budgets and project roadmaps, mitigate risks and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams using Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies, depending on the project need.
• Utilize tools such as Jira and Microsoft Suite (including Project, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint) to manage project tracking, reporting and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain key project governance documentation, aligning with vendor management and risk, to ensure compliance with established project management policies and procedures.
• Responsible for meeting audit and regulatory expectations and responding to relevant audit inquiries.

Change Management

• Champion change management principles to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems and tools.
• Develop and execute communication plans to support organization readiness and stakeholder alignment.

Accountable for compliance with laws and regulations that apply to this position including the Univest Code of Conduct.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or related field

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required

Agile certification (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster or PMI-ACP) is preferred

8+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Proven experience managing Salesforce-related projects and implementations, technology-heavy initiatives and driving change management efforts

Expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Demonstrated proficiency with Jira and the Microsoft Suite of products

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, clear communication and the ability to build consensus across teams and with stakeholders

Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and capacity planning

Wage Range:

The salary for this position ranges from $100k+

Benefits Overview:

Univest offer’s a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental and vision coverage (single or family; begins the first of the month following start date)
• Retirement Plan: Participation in 401(k) plan with up to a 3% employer match after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days annually (prorated your first year)
• Short Term Disability: 10 days annually of sick time with a doctors note (prorated your first year)
• Holiday Time Off: 11 paid holidays
• Commissions: paid quarterly based on individual and team production
• We offer company paid life insurance: as well as other supplemental insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Wellness programs: including fitness club discounts and fitness tracker discounts/ annual reimbursement
• Discounts: on loan products
• Professional development trainings

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. Univest does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability or protected veteran status.