Full-Time

Project Portfolio Management System Manager

Updated on 7/9/2025

Western Alliance

Western Alliance

1,001-5,000 employees

Regional bank offering customized financial services

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Houston, TX, USA + 2 more

More locations: Dallas, TX, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA

In Person

Category
Technical Project Management
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 7+ years of related experience as a system administrator of a PPM tool.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Advanced experience in Workfront or similar industry leading PPM tool System Administration.
  • Advanced knowledge in Workfront Fusion or similar PPM workflow automation, and business process analysis.
  • Advanced experience with independent troubleshooting, and organizational change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI).
  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for driving development and maintaining functionality in the platform to support Workfront or similar PPM tool as the organization’s system of record for Portfolio and Project Management.
  • Advise on business, user, and system requirements.
  • Keep abreast of industry best practices and advancements in project and portfolio management platforms that may better support enterprise objectives and assess their effectiveness against the Workfront platform.
  • Lead implementation of new platforms and the migration of data from existing platforms.
  • Lead discovery meetings with teams to map current and future state process and data diagrams to recommend solutions.
  • Manage licensing and user access levels.
  • Build and test functionality in alignment with best practices and design specifications.
  • Maintain documentation as required to provide application integrity.
  • Oversee as well as conduct user acceptance testing and obtain sign off from stakeholders.
  • Provide support and training on new features to maximize consistency and efficiency.
  • Determine training objectives and develop curriculum.
  • Create course materials and other teaching aids as required.
  • Ensure materials address all access levels, user personas, and reflect current product features.
  • Conduct virtual, technical trainings for users of varying skill sets.
  • Provide high quality support through resourceful, technical problem solving.
  • Direct internal customers to correct resource or provide a resolution.
  • Report creation and dashboard configuration for internal teams and external clients.
  • Support queue management of risks and issues.
  • Provide timely, effective support.
  • Develop preventative solutions as required.
  • Ensure any potential risks to the integrity and support of the enterprise platform are managed appropriately through effective risk controls and control testing.
  • Owns relationship with vendors, building appropriate partnerships, holding the vendor accountable to SLAs, and achieving return on investment for using the platform.
  • Lead contract renewal and negotiations on behalf of the organization.

Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as a regional bank that offers a variety of banking products and services primarily aimed at small and middle-market businesses, professional firms, real estate investors, and individuals. The bank focuses on building strong relationships with its clients to provide tailored financial solutions. It has several divisions, including Alliance Association Bank and Bank of Nevada, which allow it to meet the specific needs of different markets. Revenue is generated mainly through interest and fees from loans and investments, as well as service charges on deposit accounts. The bank has a diverse loan portfolio, with a significant emphasis on commercial and industrial loans and real estate lending. Additionally, it has specialized lending groups that cater to sectors like technology and life sciences, giving it a national reach.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent investment by Stanley Capital indicates confidence in Western Alliance's growth potential.
  • The Smarter Bank Differentiated Award highlights Western Alliance's distinct competitive positioning.
  • Expansion into agriculture with Leo Munoz can diversify revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposed sensitive customer information, risking financial and reputational damage.
  • Executive leadership changes may lead to strategic shifts or instability.
  • Intensifying competition in banking sector pressures Western Alliance to enhance capabilities.

What makes Western Alliance unique

  • Western Alliance's relationship-based approach offers customized financial solutions to clients.
  • The bank's diversified loan portfolio includes commercial, industrial, and real estate loans.
  • Specialized lending groups focus on technology, life sciences, and mortgage warehouse lending.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellness Program

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