Location: Jersey City, NJ

Work arrangement: On-site

Work type: Full-time

Compensation: DOE

A tier-one global bank is seeking an Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives & Transformation to steer multi-faceted tech programs and integrate innovative solutions for dynamic impact across global operations.

Location: Jersey City, NJ

As a Principal Technical Program Manager in Enterprise Technology, you will lead complex, multi-functional technology projects and programs that will impact experiences for multiple groups across the firm, including clients, employees, and stakeholders. Your advanced analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to break down business, technical, and operational objectives into manageable tasks, while navigating through ambiguity and driving change. With demonstrated technical fluency, you will effectively manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with the firm's strategic goals. Your exceptional communication and influencing abilities will foster productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective risk management. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development of new policies and processes, shaping the future of the technology landscape.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic technical program plans, aligning with organizational goals and cross-functional collaboration, and oversee complex program execution by managing resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks. Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate program planning, dependency/risk synthesis, and executive-ready reporting, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity requirements. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams, providing direction and defining decision-making procedures for beneficial outcomes. Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies. Promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted practices for program governance and continuous improvement routines, ensuring human review and alignment to delivery standards.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations (NAMR/APAC – India/ LATAM/Hong Kong). Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support technical program management workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity. Ability to review and validate AI-assisted plans, risks, and recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and following data handling expectations. Advanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, and operational objectives. Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environments. Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with firm objectives.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Strategy consulting, business transformation, corporate strategy, or enterprise program leadership experience. Proven track record identifying high-value opportunities and converting them into funded initiatives and measurable business outcomes. Expertise in structured problem solving, hypothesis-based analysis, and executive-level storytelling. Experience creating operating models, governance structures, and prioritization frameworks that improve decision-making and execution. Strong commercial mindset with the ability to quantify benefits, build value cases, and track realized outcomes.

A tier-one global bank is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

Compensation: DOE

Work Arrangement: Full Time
State: Jersey City NJ

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