Senior Program Manager

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225.000 and 285.000 per year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company Overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions:
Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from, and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit

Division Overview: NAM International

NAM International brings together a legacy of investing in public and private markets on a global scale. Through active management, we deliver differentiated and innovative solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and private credit supported by a team of disciplined and tenured investment professionals. Building upon Nomura’s century long heritage, our teams are responsible stewards of clients’ capital. We approach everything we do with accountability, curiosity, and integrity to help clients across wealth and institutional channels navigate an ever-changing market, capture opportunities around the world, and reach long-term investment goals.

Role

Description:

The Business Management Office serves as the strategic execution engine for NAM International, translating enterprise strategy into coordinated action across the organization. Reporting to the CEO and integrated into the weekly SWAT team, the BMO drives day-to-day execution of transformation initiatives, manages cross-functional dependencies, and ensures alignment between strategic priorities and operational delivery.

The Program Manager is a senior role within the Business Management Office (BMO), responsible for driving execution of NAM International's most critical strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Global Business Manager and working closely with the NAM International Executive Management team and their Business Leads. This position requires an individual who can navigate complexity, build alignment across diverse senior stakeholders, and maintain momentum on multiple high-impact programs simultaneously.

The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Program Manager in the BMO is as follows:

Program Execution & Delivery

• Manage a high-performing transformation team members, including PMO, project managers, business and process analysts
• Provide strategic oversight and governance of critical initiatives which may include 3-5 year strategic plan, operating model redesign, and/or inorganic acquisition integration
• Support in embedding Nomura’s program governance framework with clear milestones, accountability, business outcomes, and escalation protocols
• Monitor cross-functional workstream performance, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives and driving resolution of critical risks and blockers through senior stakeholder engagement
• Drive accountability across project teams, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and timelines

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the central point of coordination for strategic initiatives, connecting work streams and ensuring alignment across business units, central functions, IT and support teams
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across Nomura including EMEA and AEJ
• Identify conflicts in priorities, resources, or approach; escalate critical…