Program Manager - Director Level with Core Banking Systems Experience

MUST be local to New York City, Hybrid Schedule

Salary up to $200k

No Sponsorship Available

This is a hands-on Program Manager with responsibility for leading and managing core banking programs following the PMO (APMO) guidelines within the determined timeline.

• Drive execution of key initiatives through the full project life cycle from strategic project planning to delivery including development of target state business processes, build and adoption of technology solutions
• Work across multiple functions and legal entities to structure and manage end-to-end project efforts through deep understanding of requirements, technologies, cross-functional impact, and business strategy
• Ensure target end state is delivered inclusive of required governance, business process redesign and appropriate controls
• Leading the translation of business needs into technology solutions and requirements
• Manage weekly status reporting, understand and maintain program's RAID log, run daily and/or weekly working groups to support successful program delivery
• Coordinate all activities and dependencies of UAT to ensure the successful acceptance by the business owners including defect management and reporting in JIRA
• Provide appropriate information share and updates with senior management and other key stakeholders

• Significant experience and track record of delivery of major cross functional initiatives at large and complex financial institutions. This includes how to structure initiatives, project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Deep understanding of finance, risk, operations, and data processes as well as the technologies enabling them
• Strong knowledge and experience of regulatory change management
• Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and decision making skills
• Proven experience of team leadership, career development of others and developing individuals in the program and change management space
• Canadian banking experience a big plus.