M&T Bank Corporation

Program Manager I - Idea to Implementation (Hybrid)

M&T Bank Corporation$118K — $197K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 8 years in project management.
  • Strong knowledge of product management methodologies.
  • Proficient in computer and software applications relevant to the role.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication, especially in negotiation and influence.
  • Solid problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.
  • Effective at multitasking and managing time under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the I2I product management efforts aligned with business goals.
  • Define and communicate a clear product strategy, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
  • Maintain and refine the product roadmap by balancing needs and technical considerations.
  • Drive product delivery by effectively managing vendors and partnerships.
  • Develop and implement measurement strategies to track product success and satisfaction.
  • Engage with stakeholders to relay progress, risks, and necessary trade-offs.
  • Encourage team performance through mentoring and promoting a cooperative work environment.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a requirement for onsite presence four days a week.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Supportive work culture that values belonging and diversity.
  • Strong alignment with risk management and compliance standards.
  • Collaborative cross-functional team engagement.
Full Job Description
Overview:

Aspartof the Customer Experience and The Way We Work Enablement(CXTW3E)organization within Enterprise Platforms,theProgram Manager Iownsthe Idea to Implementation (I2I) readiness frameworkas both a product manager and an engagement manager.

The I2I frameworkenables teams toinvest in readiness early, so theyavoid costly mistakes, build stakeholder trust, and set the stage for smooth execution.It alsoprovides a shared structure for collaboration across the enterprisewith clear purpose, expected outcomes, and the right partners to guide progress all withThe Way We Workmindsets and behaviorsembedded.

The Program Manager manages the I2I product mandatory for all opportunities in the SIC pipeline including ensuring effective alignment with SDLC and TSP processes. They manage assigned staff (on a direct and indirect basis)delivering I2I support to internal clients, manage stakeholders,andmaintainthe product measurement strategy.

Work Model & Office Locations:

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence four days per week at one of M&T Banks regional offices. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to one of the following locations:

  • 345 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

  • 115 Federal Street, Boston, MA

  • 1 Light Street, Baltimore, MD

  • 1350 I Street NW, Washington, DC

  • 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE

  • 277 Park Avenue, New York, NY

  • 850 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT

  • 77 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Primary Responsibilities:
  • LeadI2I product management

  • Define and communicate a clear product visionand strategyaligned to business objectives

  • Maintain and continuously refine theproduct roadmap, balancingcustomer needs, business priorities, risk, and technical considerations

  • Understandcustomer needs through research, feedback, data, and operational insights

  • Ensure solutions create measurable value for customers and the businesswith a focus on continuous improvement

  • Drive product delivery through vendor management and partner engagement

  • Design andmaintainmeasurement strategy, monitoring adoption,utilization, customer satisfaction, and value realization

  • Lead stakeholder engagement including senior leaders, business partners, and delivery teams communicating tradeoffs, risks, and progress effectively

  • Define and enforce standards, processes, and ways of working that improve consistency and quality

  • Drive adoption through change management, enablement, measurement, and influence

  • Lead I2I customer management and enterprise delivery

  • Build andmaintaincustomer forecast

  • Scopeengagementsusingaconsultative approach

  • Align supporting resources, ensuringfamiliarity with scope and projectobjectivesandestablishingclear roles and responsibilities.Monitorprogress andperformance.Resolve blockers.

  • Measureengagementperformanceand customer satisfactionutilizingappropriate toolsand techniques

  • Addressengagementissues byidentifyingand selecting a course of actionconsideringprogram constraints andobjectivesto enable continued program success

  • Implement approved actions and workaroundsrequiredto mitigate risks

  • Improveengagementperformance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring,trainingand motivating tofacilitatecooperation.

  • Understand and adhere to the Companys risk and regulatory standards,policiesand controlsin accordance withthe Companys Risk Appetite. Design, implement,maintainand enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis.Identifyrisk-related issues needing escalation to management.

  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, includingtimelyimplementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

  • Complete other related duties as assigned.

  • Exerciseusualauthority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performancemanagementand terminations.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Vendor team

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years proven project management experience,

  • OR in lieu of a degree,

  • A combined minimum of 12 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 8 years proven project management experience.

  • Computer and softwareproficiency.

  • Strong knowledge ofproductmanagementmethodology.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly an ability to negotiate,influenceand gain consensus.

  • Regularly communicates verbally and in writing with executive management on status of initiatives, in a professional and understandable manner.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work individually as well as a member of a team.

  • Self-motivated, results-drivenand well-organized individual.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under time constraints in support of various assignments.

  • Ability to function professionally at manydifferent levels(clients,leadership,and peers).

  • Strong interpersonal skillsnecessaryfor business partner relationships within and outside the organization.

  • Ability to build mutual trust and encourage respect; open to diverse points of view.

M26T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $118,200.00 - $197,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidates particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

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17,115 employees
Market Cap
$25.2 billion
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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1868
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