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Alkami Technology · 2 weeks ago

Sr Program Manager I - Implementation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Alkami Technology is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States. The Sr Program Manager I - Implementation is responsible for managing client projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while enhancing the customer journey through collaboration with internal teams and clients.

BankingCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechSaaSSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage new logo implementation programs, guiding customers through each stage of the product lifecycle

Develop and maintain program/ project schedules, defining deliverables based on Sales provided scope

Coordinate activities and updates for project deliverables with functional Project Managers to synchronize cross project tasks and milestones

Track project progress, identify risks using Alkami’s risk management ticket process, and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement risk mitigation strategies. Responsible for creating and executing a 'Path to Green' for all project risks, guiding this process through internal stakeholders and delivery to the FI for execution

Communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and alignment

Maintain all necessary documentation, including meeting notes, scope changes, and customer communications. Work with Legal, Accounting and Sales on any documentation requiring updates including, but not limited to: Client Change Requests, Amendments, Account Billing and Sales Order needs

Serve as the main point of contact for customer inquiries, addressing concerns directly or involving your leadership,ensuring customer satisfaction

Oversee the entire implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering through development, testing, and deployment of the final product to execute the legal agreement

Foster strong relationships with vendors, internal teams, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes

Define, manage, and control program scope, timelines, and deliverables across teams and business units

Collaborate with Product Development and Engineering to resolve complex customer issues, questions and feature requests to the definition of completed

Work with other Project Managers to refine processes, tools, and workflows across teams. Provide feedback and edited process improvements to management for continued Process Improvement

Track time and budget compliance for assigned programs and projects, submitted weekly and no less than by EOM

Work closely with Client Success throughout the lifecycle, ensuring smooth communication and customer satisfaction post-launch, allowing them to foster relationship building throughout the implementation

Host regular customer meetings, providing updates and addressing issues, with travel on-site visits as necessary

Ensure programs meet defined success metrics and KPIs in final delivery

Collaborate with CSM and Sales teams to address pending customer activities promptly

Participate in onboarding and mentoring new team members as requested by leadership

Drive collaboration to obtain results between cross functional teams such as Product Development, Customer Success, Technical Consulting, Technical Implementation, Engineering, and Customer Support (amongst many other internal organizations) in order to deliver project outcomes, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned on project goals and timelines

Receive post project customer surveys where clients provide feedback on performance, project management skills, empathy, product knowledge, communication skills, with results used to assess and improve in future engagements

Manage multiple, concurrent programs and projects across various product lines and features, demonstrating the ability to handle different project types and complexities while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. Strategic Program Managers handle more quantity and complex programs and projects when compared to Sr Program Managers, Program Managers, and Associate Program Managers

Mentor and support the onboarding of team members, providing both technical expertise and professional guidance

Conduct high level project reviews with senior leadership and provide expert recommendations for process improvements and policy adjustments

Lead in the onboarding and mentoring of new Project Managers, and other team members

Lead process improvement initiatives at a strategic level, collaborating with other leaders to influence company wide operational excellence efforts

Be a backup for other team members when necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Stakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial AcumenProject ManagementMicrosoft ProjectJiraSmartsheetConfluenceCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

7-10 years of project and/ or program management experience, preferably within the financial services, credit unions, banks and/or SAAS software industry, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and success

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience is also accepted in lieu of a degree

Proven ability to manage complex project & programs and maintain a portfolio, with a strong focus on executing within scope, schedule, and budget

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey project updates and risks to stakeholders

Experienced in utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, and Confluence

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations

Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with great attention to detail

Capable of working independently with minimal direction while excelling in a collaborative, team oriented environment

Experienced in managing project tickets, backlogs, and client-reported issues

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, Excel, and Word, as well as Google Suite tools such as Calendar, Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet. Also adept at using communication tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom

Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale, complex projects and programs

Experience managing tickets and prioritizing a backlog

Ability to take a process and work with management to suggest modifications focusing on client satisfaction and efficiency

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to perform successfully in a high pressure, fast-paced working environment

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and tools

Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets and financial performance

Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization

Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas

Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives

Networks with key contacts outside their own area of expertise. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the wider firm business. Frequently advises others on complex matters. May be accountable through the team for delivery of tactical business targets