Plays a pivotal role on the Corporate Ventures team enabling Strategic Partnerships, Investments and/or Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) by leading cross-functional teams through all due diligence, implementation planning and delivery
Coordinates, drives and monitors the due diligence, implementation planning and Implementation execution of Ventures Programs
Collaborates with cross-functional teams including business segment leaders, program/project sponsors, and business support partners to develop due diligence and implementation plans
Acts as an advisor to ensure on time delivery, accurate scope, in budget and all governance is followed
Directs the program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations
Maintains Huntington’s strong risk culture through early identification, communication and proactive management and mitigation of risks
Identifies and mitigates obstacles and escalates as needed to move the program forward
Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing
7 or more years of related experience in strategy consulting, banking, or financial services industry
7 or more years' Experience leading due diligence and implementation for Strategic Partnerships or Corporate Development
Prior M&A experience is a must
Experience running programs of varying scope and size, including building diligence and execution plans
Experience leading cross-functional programs including those involving technology integration
Experience utilizing a variety program/project management tool and creating and tracking program/project schedules in MS Excel or MS Project
Strong aptitude in both business and technology
Ability to provide strong program and project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change
Strong understanding of program/project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and program/project management processes and standards

Ventures Diligence and Implementation Manager

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