A top-20 U.S.-based commercial bank is seeking a Senior Transformation Program Manager to lead large-scale, complex transformation initiatives. This role is critical in driving strategic change, delivering measurable business outcomes, and ensuring alignment across senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in program management, governance, and organizational transformation within a banking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams through enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and strategic programs
- Design, plan, and manage programs within established governance frameworks
- Drive execution discipline by establishing operating rhythms and ensuring timely delivery
- Define success metrics, KPIs, and performance tracking mechanisms
- Provide transparent reporting and insights to senior leadership
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies through structured documentation and escalation
- Develop executive-level communications and transformation artifacts
- Optimize resource allocation and prioritization strategies
- Foster collaboration across business units and break down organizational silos
- Deliver data-driven strategic recommendations leveraging banking and operational expertise
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement across transformation initiatives
- Mentor and develop team members while supporting a high-performance culture
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, risk standards, and internal controls
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience (or 11+ years combined education/work experience)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated experience in large-scale transformation or program management initiatives
- High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
- Ability to operate effectively in a financial services or banking environment
- Fluent in English (verbal and written communication required)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in financial services or banking (especially equipment finance or lending environments)
- 5+ years of program/project/portfolio management experience in transformation initiatives
- Certifications such as PMP, Agile, SAFe, ScrumMaster, or Business Analysis
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred
- Experience in organizational change management and consulting engagements
- Strong capability in governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance
- Ability to drive long-term transformation programs and sustain outcomes over extended durations
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
(Preferred: Philadelphia or Buffalo)
Compensation Range: $118,200 – $197,000 annually
Type of Project: Core Banking Transformation
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Work Type: Full-Time
State: Buffalo Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pennsylvania