Portfolio and Planning Director, US Payments

Work Location:

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$115,440 - $186,160 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Enterprise Enabling Functions

Job Description:

The Program Director is accountable and responsible for ensuring that all project deliverables and outcomes are implemented on time, within budget and meeting the expectations of the business. This position is also responsible for the ongoing communications for program activities to all stake holders.

Depth & Scope:

• Executes program management deliverables within budget working with staff and business partners to develop content of those deliverables
• Controls change to project scope through accepted change management processes and documentation
• Investigates, escalates and ensures that all project issues are resolved
• Effectively sets the tone from the top regarding expectations for the importance of Risk Management principles evidenced by, but not limited to, completion of online training, documented processes and controls in all departments
• Establishes oversight of business lines compliance/risk controls and periodically evaluate risk mitigation efforts to make adjustments as risk/department influences change
• Ensures compliance to TDBFG (or TDA) project management methodology
• Ensures that recognized project management processes, discipline and controls are consistently applied to projects
• Provides recommendations on project organization and governance structure and puts agreed organization structure in place
• Provides leadership and guidance to project related staff and/or business lines in support of project portfolio
• Successfully negotiates with business partners and/or vendors for skilled resources as necessary
• Effectively manages communication to ensure that the Project Sponsors and Business Owners are aware of any significant changes in the project status, in a timely manner
• Develops Risk Mitigation/Contingency plans as required as a result of readiness assessment
• Leads less experienced project specialists/participants in representing the business needs and in initiating solutions
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the technical and business aspects of the project in order to effectively manage the project and resources

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and or work experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years' experience required
• PMP Certification or equivalent required
• Previous management experience with the ability to coach, counsel, and train technical staff
• Ability to translate technical information for nontechnical users.
• Strong communications skills including the ability to influence others' actions and decisions without express authority
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including task and responsibility delegation
• Excellent follow up skills and the ability to manage competing priorities according to business needs
• In depth knowledge of business line business model, operations, and related processes
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across departmental boundaries

OCC Language:

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Frequent
• International Travel – Occasional
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Frequent
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Frequent
• Sitting – Frequent
• Standing – Frequent
• Walking – Frequent
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Never
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Occasional
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Occasional
• Pulling – Occasional
• Twisting – Occasional
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com.  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.