A tier-one global bank is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to leverage deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. This role is critical in driving the delivery of complex, high-impact payments platform initiatives, including real-time payments and next-generation solutions. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning product strategy with execution, ensuring seamless integration across systems, and delivering scalable, industry-leading payment capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of payments platform programs from strategy through execution and post-launch analysis
- Lead delivery of complex, high-impact payments solutions including Real-Time Payments and next-generation platforms
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans, timelines, and governance structures
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, operations, and business teams
- Translate business objectives into actionable technical requirements and solution designs
- Partner with product owners, engineers, and architects to ensure seamless platform integration and interoperability
- Establish governance frameworks aligned with regulatory, risk, and industry standards
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful program delivery
- Prepare and present executive-level updates, dashboards, and status reports
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across payments platform capabilities
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, leading complex technology initiatives
- Strong expertise in payments platforms, including real-time payments and clearing/settlement systems
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs
- Deep understanding of technical architecture, APIs, and system integration
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level communication
- Experience working in highly regulated financial services environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in commercial or investment banking environments
- Knowledge of payment networks, exchange systems, and financial messaging standards
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
- Experience driving product strategy and lifecycle management
- Background in large-scale platform transformation or modernization initiatives
- Experience supporting long-term enterprise payments transformation programs
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey
Contract Details:
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: $142,500 – $190,000 per year
Type of Project: Enterprise Project Management
Work Arrangement: onsite
Work Type: Full-Time
State: New Jersey