A large Midwest regional bank is seeking a Program Manager to provide leadership and overall responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating activities pertaining to technology and business unit programs and projects.
Location: Fully Remote – United States
Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of programs. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget and that IT governance is followed. Acts as advisor to the program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Works with business segment manager(s) and program/project sponsors to establish project scope, deliverables, budget, and schedule. Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Banking or Financial Services
Experience utilizing a variety of portfolio project management tools and creating and tracking project schedules in MS Excel or MS Project
Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and project management processes and standards
Strong aptitude in both business and technology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain project risks and issues, and IT related concepts clearly and concisely to multiple layers of peers and leadership
Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple priorities and effectively prioritize them
Ability to provide strong program and project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change
Willingness and drive to learn and understand detailed software solutions
High level of professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners and establish effective working relationships
Ability to initiate and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirements
Experience leading large, cross functional information technology programs and projects
Workplace Type
Certain positions outside the branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement, combining the best of both worlds: in office and work from home. This approach enables teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in office for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
A large Midwest regional bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: DOE