We’re seeking a Senior Program Manager to act as the right-hand partner to the Program Director leading a major Core Banking Transformation at a regional bank. This is a hands-on leadership role managing the delivery engine of a multi-year modernization program, including coordination of internal and external workstreams, enforcement of governance practices, and ensuring continuity across multiple complex dependencies. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless execution of a large-scale core banking initiative impacting enterprise-wide systems and operations .
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the senior delivery lead, directly supporting the Program Director across all aspects of the transformation lifecycle.
- Manage program governance, enforce delivery structure, and maintain momentum across workstreams.
- Oversee coordination between internal departments, external vendors, and integration partners.
- Provide executive-level reporting and visibility into program status, milestones, and risks.
- Lead cross-functional alignment and anticipate blockers, driving resolutions proactively.
- Act as a strategic operator with the ability to pivot between high-level oversight and tactical execution.
Required Qualifications:
- Senior-level program management experience within large banking transformation initiatives.
- Prior experience with core banking systems such as FIS, Fiserv, or Temenos (general knowledge acceptable).
- Fluent in English.
- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery, program governance frameworks, and associated toolsets.
- Proficiency with JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, and Office 365.
- Ability to present to and manage up to executive leadership.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience as Chief-of-Staff or second-in-command to transformation leads.
- Deep understanding of enterprise-level change, regulatory considerations, and phased cutovers.
- Confident communication style and executive presence.
- Skilled at structuring, tracking, and course-correcting large transformation initiatives.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite preferred at New Jersey HQ
Location:
New Jersey / Northeast USA
Contract Details:
- Contract Duration: 6–12 months
- Work Type: Contract (with contract-to-hire potential)
- Expected Start Date: November 17, 2025
- Job Status: Open
- Rate: DOE (Depending on Experience)
Type of Project: Core Banking Transformation
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite preferred)
Work Type: Contract
State: New Jersey / Northeast USA