Enterprise Program Release Manager

Hancock Whitney

Enterprise Program Release Manager in the financial sector overseeing project releases and quality control. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeGulfport • Louisiana, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, executes, and monitors releases according to project/release timelines
Coordinates the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants
Defines the release objectives and oversees quality control throughout its life cycle
Provides proper reporting to management and executive forums
Establishes and manages effective change processes for user requested technology changes
Works with various team members and leadership to identify cross-project dependencies related to implementation planning and execution of projects
Collaborates with the Test and Quality Team and other responsible IT members on scheduling of the available test environments
Directs the preparation of documentation to support planning and execution of the Enterprise Release schedule
Develops and maintains an ongoing Enterprise Release calendar of events
Leads the development of detailed implementation schedules, communication, and reporting deliverables
Supervises the release team in their day-to-day functions, work prioritization, availability, and performance
Develops, implements, and maintains the governance structure for Enterprise Release Management
Provides guidance and venues for facilitation of information across cross-functional team members
Escalates project schedule variances or other issues to management
Seeks continuous improvement in departmental processes and tools
Represents the bank in civic, community, and industry activities as required
Performs other related job duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College Degree in a financial, business or systems field of study or equivalent experience
3 to 5 years of banking or business systems experience
5 years of experience as a project manager is preferred
Superior knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
An understanding of strategy and tactical views and planning processes
Corporate, Division, and departmental level change management capabilities
Ability to establish alliances with other departments and organizations
Proficient Microsoft Professional Office experience including Word, Access, Excel, Project management tools, and other related software
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communications skills
Excellent written, reading, and analytical skills
Excellent business systems management skills
Superior planning skills
Proven management, project management, programming, and team building skills
Detail oriented
Ability to understand and solve complex problems
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to establish and maintain a high level of credibility with all levels of internal and external staff.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementchange managementbusiness systems managementplanning processesrelease managementquality controldocumentation preparationimplementation schedulingreporting deliverablescontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsteam buildingproblem solvingcredibility establishmentcollaborationleadershipsupervisionwork prioritization