Enterprise Delivery Execution Director

POSITION SUMMARY: The Enterprise Delivery Execution Director leads the tactical execution of FPI s portfolio of customer and internal initiatives. This role ensures execution excellence by managing delivery health, proactively resolving blockers, and aligning cross-functional teams to project and program objectives.

This is a highly customer-facing leadership role that serves as a delivery liaison between project and executive teams. The role is instrumental in ensuring effective communication, risk mitigation, and alignment to ensure consistent execution and delivery success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execution Leadership

• Lead execution of cross-functional enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality targets.

• Own delivery health and execution accountability across the program lifecycle.

• Drive resolution of project delivery risks, blockers, and escalations with urgency and clarity.

• Monitor delivery progress using dashboards and health metrics to inform tactical and strategic decisions.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Serve as a key customer-facing leader, maintaining strong, proactive relationships with customer and internal leaders.

• Act as the primary escalation point between technical teams, business sponsors, and customer leadership to ensure alignment.

• Ensure timely, transparent communication around risks, delivery milestones, and execution impacts.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with EPMO, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Architecture teams to manage technical dependencies and delivery readiness.

• Partner closely with the Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management and Delivery to align execution with governance, intake, and resource planning.

• Work with business owners, product managers, and functional leaders to prioritize delivery activities and manage expectations.

Team Enablement & Coaching

• In partnership with the Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management and Delivery, provide hands-on coaching to project and program managers to drive consistency in execution practices.

• Reinforce the use of standardized delivery frameworks, methodologies, and playbooks.

• Promote a delivery culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and results orientation.

Process Improvement & Delivery Maturity

• Contribute to the development and refinement of FPI s delivery frameworks, operating models, and execution standards.

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance delivery quality, speed, and scalability.

• Other tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s degree required; PMP or PgMP preferred.

• 7+ years in project/portfolio management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong leadership in enterprise program and project delivery, with a focus on execution excellence.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience engaging directly with customers and senior stakeholders.

• Skilled in escalation management, delivery health monitoring, and cross-team coordination.

• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Proven ability to influence without authority, align stakeholders, and coach delivery teams.

• Comfortable with delivery metrics, dashboards, and tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Power BI).

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic, customer-facing environments

• Familiarity with enterprise-scale delivery transformation efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to report to work in person and to attend work-related functions/activities.

• Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 10 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to occasionally travel as required.

• Ability to type and utilize various software programs efficiently and operate general office equipment.

• Ability to work in an office setting with moderate noise levels.

• Additional physical demands include, but may not be limited to, frequent talking or hearing, occasional push/pull, stoop/kneel, bend/twist, and reach to retrieve or move items in a typical office environment.

• Must be able to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.

• Hybrid or remote work arrangements

• • This role has been designated as a Hybrid role, which gives employees the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• • Exceptions to the designated work arrangement may be made based on business needs.

• • Please note that the Company retains the right to change a position s designation at any time.

• Ability to concentrate and focus on details when reviewing documents, analyzing data, and performing computer-based tasks.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

• Ability to problem-solve efficiently and make sound decisions.

• Ability to manage job-related stress and interactions with clients, colleagues, or external parties.

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly in both verbal and written form.

• Ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative manner

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership in enterprise program and project delivery, with a focus on execution excellence.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience engaging directly with customers and senior stakeholders.

• Skilled in escalation management, delivery health monitoring, and cross-team coordination.

• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Proven ability to influence without authority, align stakeholders, and coach delivery teams.

• Comfortable with delivery metrics, dashboards, and tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Power BI).

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.

For over 25 years, Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) has provided technology products and services to the Farm Credit System. We care deeply about the agricultural credit associations (ACAs) we serve through our mission of delivering trusted technology solutions to help American agriculture thrive. As a customer-owned service organization, we support ACAs from Maine to California with over 62,000 customer-members and over $40 billion in loan volume. Everyone here contributes to the success of our customers, and to the vibrant culture that makes FPI a great place to work. Throughout the year, you will find us having fun and jamming out to FPI s band, coming together to support local charities, and celebrating our wins together.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes competitive earnings, hybrid and remote work options, tuition reimbursement, generous 401(k) matching, and development opportunities through company-sponsored trainings and certifications.

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Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex or gender, religion, pregnancy, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / Disabilities / Veterans

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