Capability Manager

Maximum Salary (US): 229000

Minimum Salary (US): 155000

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) with 20+ years of IT experience and a strong background in Banking and Financial Services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformation programs, managing complex portfolios, driving modernization initiatives, and partnering with executive leadership to deliver strategic business outcomes.

The role requires a strong blend of program management, technology leadership, delivery governance, stakeholder management, financial planning, and regulatory compliance experience within highly regulated financial environments.

Required Qualifications
20+ years of overall IT experience with at least 10+ years in Program Management, Delivery Leadership, or Technology Transformation roles.

Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise programs involving multiple work streams, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Strong expertise in:

Program & Portfolio Management Digital Transformation & Modernization Technology Delivery Governance Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and Hybrid Delivery Models Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management Strong understanding of enterprise application landscapes, cloud technologies, data platforms, API integrations, middleware, digital channels, and modernization programs.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Banking & Financial Services Experience (Mandatory)
Strong Banking/Financial Services domain experience with exposure to Consumer Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Digital Banking programs.

Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives within highly regulated financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end execution of strategic technology and business transformation programs.

Define and manage program roadmaps, budgets, resource plans, milestones, and delivery schedules.

Establish program governance frameworks, executive dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.

Partner with business executives, technology leaders, architects, risk, compliance, and operations teams to drive successful program delivery.

Manage risks, dependencies, escalations, and mitigation plans across multiple initiatives.

Drive cross-functional collaboration across business and technology organizations.

Ensure alignment between business objectives, technology strategy, and delivery execution.

Monitor program financials, KPIs, benefits realization, and overall program health.

Mentor project managers, scrum masters, and delivery leads while promoting best practices in program management and governance.

Skill Requirements

Preferred Experience Core Banking Transformation Programs Digital Banking Modernization Payments and Treasury Transformation Lending and Loan Servicing Platforms Data & Analytics Programs Cloud Migration and Modernization Enterprise Platform Transformation Programs Other Requirements Preferred CertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional)
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe RTE, or SAFe LPMPMI-ACPCertified Scrum Master (CSM)
TOGAF (Preferred)
Ideal CandidateA seasoned technology and delivery leader with Banking/Financial Services expertise, capable of driving large-scale transformation programs, managing executive stakeholders, governing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and delivering measurable business outcomes across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong business acumen, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to bridge strategy, technology, and execution.