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Oliver James · 1 day ago

Program Manager

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Oliver James is looking for a Senior Program Leader to drive large-scale projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing program risks, and ensuring business processes are optimized.

Staffing & Recruiting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage large-scale projects from inception through completion, ensuring all phases, including scope definition, resource allocation, and process redesign, are handled effectively

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to drive the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and stakeholder requirements

Manage interdependencies within the program, ensuring the various components are well-coordinated and risks are mitigated proactively

Oversee the final delivery of the program, ensuring that all governance, process changes, and control mechanisms are implemented

Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring smooth communication and resolution of defects using tools like JIRA

Identify and assess risks, proposing and executing solutions to enhance program delivery and efficiency

Maintain clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders, keeping them informed of the program’s progress, changes, and challenges

Supervise both internal and external resources, fostering career development for direct reports and ensuring optimal team performance

Produce regular status reports, manage the program’s risk log, and facilitate working group meetings for consistent progress tracking

Work with the Governance team to maintain compliance with reporting standards and ensure all documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date

Qualification

Stakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementProject ManagementFinancial KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Eligibility for this role requires US Citizenship or Green Card

Proven experience leading large, cross-functional projects, particularly in complex financial institutions

Ability to structure initiatives, plan effectively, and manage budgets

Strong understanding of finance, risk management, operations, and the technologies that support these areas

Expertise in managing regulatory changes and compliance requirements

Knowledge of financial products like Loans, Derivatives, Securities, and Repurchase Agreements

Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams, promoting career growth, and managing change in a dynamic environment

Advanced stakeholder management experience, particularly across diverse functions and committees

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Company

Oliver James

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