Pay or shift range: $101,000 USD to $155,000 USD The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. **Description** **BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER** Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation's premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more. At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best. Together we win! **THE OPPORTUNITY** The Vice President (VP), Project Manager is a strategic leader within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), responsible for driving the successful execution of complex, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. This role leads project teams, influences organizational change, and ensures alignment with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. The VP, Project Manager is accountable for delivering business outcomes, optimizing project delivery, and mentoring project management talent. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic financial services environment. The VP, Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to executive sponsors and senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations to drive business value. The role also champions continuous improvement, innovation, and the advancement of project management practices across the organization. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates. **HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE** + **Strategic Project or Program Leadership** : Lead end-to-end execution of complex, high-impact, and enterprise-wide projects and programs, ensuring delivery meets strategic objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets. + **Project and Program Oversight:** Oversee the development and maintenance of key project and program deliverables-including charters, schedules, RAID logs, budgets, and executive status reports-ensuring alignment with EPMO standards and controls. + **Governance & Enterprise Portfolio Management:** Drive adherence to EPMO methodologies, change control processes, and approval gates; maintain accurate, auditable records in the Project Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS); contribute to enterprise portfolio-level reporting and prioritization. + **Executive Stakeholder Engagement:** Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and executive-level stakeholder engagement, remove blockers, and drive decision-making across business, technology, risk, and vendor teams; represent the EPMO in executive forums and governance committees. + **Executive Communication:** Deliver clear, concise, and actionable communications to senior leadership; prepare and present executive-level reporting and recommendations. + **Risk, Issue & Dependency Management:** Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, actions, and dependencies; implement mitigation and contingency plans; escalate appropriately to ensure project and program success. + **Change Leadership:** Lead organizational change activities, including communications, training, and readiness assessments, to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and business models. + **Continuous Improvement & Innovation:** Champion and implement