Program Manager Program Management Office (PMO)

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate's job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit

Position is Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with ability to work additional hours as needed.

Incumbent should be located anywhere within the Arvest 4 State Footprint (AR, KS, MO, OK). Remote work options may be available outside of the 4-state footprint upon further review during the interview process.

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961, with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers and associates first as we continue to fulfill our mission - People helping people find financial solutions for life.

Job Title: Program Manager, Program Management Office (PMO)

A Senior Level Program Manager at Arvest is critical in leading transformational programs that drive significant business operations, technology, and organizational changes. They are a seasoned professional with strong business and technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage large, complex programs. They lead and oversee a portfolio of complex and strategic programs that are critical to the success of our organization. The Program Manager collaborates extensively with cross-functional teams, employing strong planning and risk management skills to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining alignment with company strategy.

What You'll Do at Arvest: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Lead and manage transformational programs from beginning to end, ensuring alignment with business, technology, and organizational change management goals.
Develop and implement program objectives, ensuring they align with company objectives and deliver business value.
Develop and manage program budget following organization governance practices.
Partner with Program leaders to initiate projects for the program following the organization's practices.
Collaborate with Project Managers to define project scope and ensure alignment with program objectives and product roadmaps. Oversee program delivery and lead program closure.
Implement and maintain effective program governance. Manage projects within the program, as needed.
Mentor Project Managers within the organization.
Regularly communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executives and stakeholders to ensure the value to the business is clearly articulated.
Translate technical language into common understanding for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
Foster extensive collaboration and planning between cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery.
Identify and track dependencies at multiple levels across projects, programs, and portfolios.
Align various project management approaches, methodologies, and team working methods among projects.
Ensure organizational change management strategies and plans align with scheduled outcomes to be delivered.
Create comprehensive resource plans, evaluate resource gaps, and implement solutions to address them.
Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources to meet program objectives.
Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues associated with the program.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
Ensure issues are resolved expeditiously, elevating to appropriate leaders when necessary.
Translate company strategy into well-defined program goals, ensuring alignment and contribution of projects within the program.
Define program outcomes and plan the delivery of benefits.
Monitor benefits realization of the program to ensure benefits remain strategically aligned to objectives.
Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Responsibilities:

Toolbox for Success:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work or military experience.
7 years of relevant experience in project and program management.
Understanding of banking regulations and controls.
Ability to identify, analyze, and proactively address potential risks associated with programs and projects.
Compliance monitoring experience by ensuring that programs adhere to all relevant internal and external regulations and policies.
Financial analysis and reporting experience with interpreting financial data, generating reports, and making sound financial decisions related to the program.
Knowledge of banking products and services with familiarity with various banking products like loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment products.
Planning and execution experience with managing large-scale transformational programs, defining program scope, setting objectives, creating timelines, and managing resources effectively.
Experience with multiple project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Hybrid, Waterfal).
Experience monitoring progress, identifying roadblocks, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
Proven experience utilizing data analytics to gain insights, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions.
Clear and concise communication skills by effectively conveying information to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Relationship-building ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Ability to skillfully navigate disagreements and reach consensus among stakeholders.
Ability to motivate and guide project teams, fostering collaboration, and delegating effectively.
Experience making informed and timely decisions, even in the face of uncertainty.
Proven experience developing the skills and capabilities of team members.
Proven experience leading teams through organizational changes and adapting to evolving priorities.
Excellent at analyzing complex situations, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions.
Ability to maintain composure and focus in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

Preferred Experience:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
Banking industry experience.
Google Workspace Suite, Jira for Software Development, Project and Portfolio Management Tools

Physical Demands:

Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, possibly overnight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and significant professional growth.

Arvest Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, race-based hairstyles and textures, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis, which now or in the future may be specified by law.

Along with an excellent benefits package, our associates are engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our future is driven by our associates. If you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential, we urge you to apply.

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Pay Range: $125900 - $157380 per year