Program Manager

Location: New York

# Program Manager Program Manager Salary$Up to US $145000 per annum

Location

New York, NY, USA---Contact Rachel Plac
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* Title:

Program Manager
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* Location:

** New York City, NY (Hybrid, 3 days per week)
** Type:
** Full Time Opportunity  no third parties  
** Eligibility for this role requires US Citizenship or Green Card  
**** Overview:
** We’re looking for a Senior Program Leader to drive large-scale projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing program risks, and ensuring business processes are optimized. The leader will coordinate UAT, foster team development, and ensure clear communication among stakeholders.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Lead and manage large-scale projects from inception through completion, ensuring all phases, including scope definition, resource allocation, and process redesign, are handled effectively.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to drive the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and stakeholder requirements.
* Manage interdependencies within the program, ensuring the various components are well-coordinated and risks are mitigated proactively.
* Oversee the final delivery of the program, ensuring that all governance, process changes, and control mechanisms are implemented.
* Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring smooth communication and resolution of defects using tools like JIRA.
* Identify and assess risks, proposing and executing solutions to enhance program delivery and efficiency.
* Maintain clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders, keeping them informed of the program’s progress, changes, and challenges.
* Supervise both internal and external resources, fostering career development for direct reports and ensuring optimal team performance.
* Produce regular status reports, manage the program’s risk log, and facilitate working group meetings for consistent progress tracking.
* Work with the Governance team to maintain compliance with reporting standards and ensure all documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date.
** Skills Needed:
*** Proven experience leading large, cross-functional projects, particularly in complex financial institutions. Ability to structure initiatives, plan effectively, and manage budgets.
* Strong understanding of finance, risk management, operations, and the technologies that support these areas.
* Expertise in managing regulatory changes and compliance requirements.
* Knowledge of financial products like Loans, Derivatives, Securities, and Repurchase Agreements.
* Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams, promoting career growth, and managing change in a dynamic environment.
* Advanced stakeholder management experience, particularly across diverse functions and committees.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated resume to Rachel Place at Oliver James –
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