Santander · 1 hour ago
Sr. Associate, Program Management
Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $165K/yr
9+ years expSantander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. The Sr. Associate, Program Management leads projects and teams, defining performance goals and execution from initiation to closure, while managing resources and ensuring process improvements.
BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Identifies project interdependencies and ensure stakeholders understand and operate with these interdependencies in mind. Review project status and ensure progress is in line with overall program goals. Develop and manage planning across initiatives
Assesses time sensitive project issues, develop solutions, and coordinate the implementation of those resolutions in order to meet overall program productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives
Reports to director on the operating plan program's integration and dependency plan production, activities, and efforts
Plans, documents, and manages the performance of subordinate managers and/or staff. Provide for professional or technical growth through assignment, mentoring, or training
Manages process and project management deliverables for all assigned projects from initiation through closure, including intake activities
Drives the funding process, as appropriate (i.e. presentations, cost-benefit analysis, business case)
Leads and contributes to the development of project definition and scope with applicable stakeholders
Identifies project duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
Monitors and documents project milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards
Facilitates Project Team meetings and situational analysis regularly to ensure appropriate communication to all stakeholders
Develops presentations, dashboards, reports and other team and executive level project communications and documentation
Significantly improves existing project management processes, discipline and controls
Develops, communicates and implements project risk mitigation plans and completes risk actions, issues and decisions documentation to effectively monitor risk and enable accountability and responsibility
Develops and implements contingency and recovery plans when deliverables are missed (i.e. identify critical path, document, plan for Return to Green, business continuity plan, etc.)
Documents and communicates project changes, project health and project status project team, business owner an executive sponsor
Tracks and reports accurate project plans and budgets in line with appropriate governance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: - Required
9+ Years Formal Project Management experience in a Financial Services environment - Required
9+ Years Estimating and budgeting to ensure project costs are maintained - Required
9+ Years Experience with SW Project Management tool - Required
9+ Years Managing multi-year projects with cross-enterprise interdependencies. - Required
9+ Years Enabling individuals to work effectively as they plan, implement, and experience change - Required
9+ Years Building project planning documents - Required
9+ Years Engaging the support and resources of others to achieve project goals and objectives; influencing without authority - Required
9+ Years Developing and coaching others indirectly or directly- Coaches, reviews and delegating work to lower level professionals - Required
Ability to influence others at an operational level regarding new concepts, practices and approaches
Ability to influence people to get things done even when direct authority does not exist
Demonstrated knowledge of project and portfolio management tools (i.e. Clarity, Visio, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
Track record as a successful change agent
Highly organized and possesses the ability to quickly adjust priorities and work in a complex environment
Recognized as a project management subject matter expert
Strong attention to detail and results focused approach
Expertise in Technology Program/Project Management or deep technology execution experience required
Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to manage all aspects of multiple projects, deliverables and timelines
Demonstrated ability to build strong collaborative business and technology relationships; recognizes organizational limitations and uses corporate culture and resources to eliminate barriers when possible
Ability to research, interpret, and incorporate industry and other best practices into project management processes
Ability to think both tactically and strategically moving through both fluidly
Skilled in cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution
Demonstrated experience engaging the support and resources of others to achieve project goals and objectives; influencing with and without authority
Ability to understand, apply, and articulate industry project management principles, theories, and concepts
Ability to identify risks and manage them, escalate when necessary
Ability to think both tactically and strategically moving through both fluidly
Ability to analyze project data, metrics and financials, making data-driven analytical decisions
Knowledge of functional area may be required
Proven experience prioritizing, budgeting, estimating, project implementation
Preferred
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Benefits
Fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.
Benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.
Company
Santander
Banco Santander is a banking firm that specializes in various banking services including retail, commercial, digital, & investment banking.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-05-30Post Ipo Equity
1987-08-07IPO
Leadership Team
Hector Grisi
Consejero Delegado de Banco Santander
Juan Carlos Melo López
Director
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