Head of Portfolio Management and Delivery – Payments Technology

A tier-one global bank is seeking a Head of Portfolio Management and Delivery for Payments Technology, a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team.

Location: Hybrid – Jersey City, NJ

The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

**Responsibilities:**

Manage/develop multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g., performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as ensure team adheres to best practices and process

Develop vision for team around roles and responsibilities, and structure team to ensure greatest impact, efficient use of resource, and alignment to business structures

Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders

Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables

Ensure staff follows documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner

Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation, and contribute to future strategy of the area(s)

Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals including implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements

Research and resolve issues, provide recommendations, and escalate to senior management as needed

Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans, oversee appropriate testing, and provide permit-to-operate for new applications

Lead and deliver local staff forums, present global, regional, and location news and updates to engage team in the progress of organization

Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the organization, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

**Qualifications:**

15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, technology leadership, and program management

8-10+ years of direct managerial and people leadership experience with proven track record managing and developing high-performing engineering teams

Strong technical leader with hands-on engineering management experience, able to manage very complex business products while maintaining technical involvement

Extensive experience with financial products and payment systems, specifically with back-office payments operations, including working knowledge of the financial services industry and competitors' products and services

Expertise in code review and technical quality assurance across: Java and modern Java frameworks, Microservices architecture design and implementation, Distributed systems and event-driven architectures (Kafka), Cloud-native application development, API design and integration patterns, Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Program management expertise with strong soft skills including Project planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting, Resource allocation and capacity planning, Stakeholder management and executive communication, Risk management and issue resolution

Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, including Jira for project tracking and issue management, Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing, PTS (Project Tracking System), Microsoft Office applications

Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and scaled agile frameworks with hands-on experience leading agile transformations

Strong business acumen with ability to balance technical excellence with business outcomes, budget constraints, and strategic priorities

**Education:**

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

**Job Family Group:** Technology

**Job Family:** Applications Development

**Time Type:** Full time

Compensation: $170000 – $300000/yr