Senior Program Manager, Transformation Office

About the Role

Senior Program Manager – Transformation Office, responsible for leading enterprise‑scale transformation programs that deliver critical strategic capabilities. The role oversees end-to‑end program execution, aligning resources, managing risk and dependencies, and ensuring delivery of intended business outcomes across a highly matrixed enterprise environment. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant accountability for results.

• Lead enterprise‑scale programs with multiple projects and work streams impacting enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives and cross‑functional partners.
• Own program scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones from initiation through implementation.
• Drive execution of initiatives supporting strategic change and expansion of critical business capabilities.
• Align resources across business, technology, data, operations, risk, and other partners to achieve program objectives.
• Facilitate governance forums and prepare executive‑level status updates, risk assessments, and decision materials.
• Track progress against defined business outcomes and benefits realization targets.
• Apply strong analytical judgment to solve complex problems and recommend practical, scalable solutions.

• Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Deep expertise in program and project management disciplines, including delivery in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of how strategy translates into operational execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence senior stakeholders.
• High adaptability and effectiveness in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 10–15+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in financial services.

• Demonstrated success leading large, complex, cross‑functional programs with moderate to high risk and visibility.

• Financial services experience required.

Salary Range: $137,400 – $240,400 USD (base pay). Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. A discretionary bonus program may include an equity component.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

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Northern Trust is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), disability, age, or other protected characteristics. All employment decisions will be made in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with applicable law and codes of practice.