Overview:

Supports off-shore program initiatives related to procurement activities with keen focus on governance, risk management, performance reporting and issue monitoring.  Manages planning, development and implementation of various projects and initiatives related to this.  May be responsible for complex, critical and highly visible projects at the Division level. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead calls, own projects and deliver results for off-shore initiatives with Bank process owners, subject matter experts (SMEs) and off-shore vendors from concept through approval, transition and performance reporting .
• Coordinate new reviews and onsite assessments with vendors and the business for potential off-shore opportunities.
• Coordinate due diligence reviews with business, Compliance, privacy, Risk, and Audit.  Assist with drafting contract items, including MSA schedules.
• Maintain project lists across vendors and prepare monthly program dashboards and vendor summaries, and quarterly program accomplishments.
• Follow program performance across vendors and track against SLAs (Service Level Agreements). Coordinate action plans or business continuity plans.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-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, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The position requires substantial interaction with internal contacts at middle and senior management levels, as well as external contacts to obtain pertinent information.  The position serves as liaison between department and other Bank personnel on various projects and is responsible for overall coordination and management of projects at a division and department level to include day-to-day supervision of project participants.  The position prepares data and presents as required to senior level managers.  The position works independently and provides coverage for management as required by absence.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ related experience

Knowledge of pertinent spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Experience interacting effectively with all levels of personnel

Excellent project management skills

Education and Experience Preferred:

Advanced degree

Minimum of 5 years’ related experience

Proficient in the use of pertinent spreadsheet, database, graphing, presentation, and department-specific software

Working knowledge of financial models

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America