Program Management Lead - Vice President

The Program Management Lead is a senior professional responsible for managing large programs from initiation through delivery. The role involves planning, coordination, and oversight of day-to-day program activities, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily activities for assigned programs or portfolios.
• Apply analytical thinking and structured problem-solving to define scope, break down issues, and develop practical solutions across different business areas.
• Ensure program plans, charters, and execution plans meet business needs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and while ensuring they understand scope, timelines, and milestones.
• Work with program sponsors to confirm that business cases that align with objectives.
• Ensure teams are properly staffed and resources committed.
• Escalate risks to the Program Director or Sponsor as needed; maintain risk management plans.
• Works with procurement team to create, administer, track, and eventually close program contracts.
• Recommend training and development for assigned staff.
• Review team performance and make recommendations for promotions, pay, or other personnel actions.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Ensure required procedures are followed and standards met.
• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and address control issues transparently.

• 6-10 years of experience in consulting, transformation, or program management in large organizations.
• Required Licensing/Registration: Series 6
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to apply them in different business contexts.
• Team player with an enthusiastic approach to tackling challenges.
• Preferred experience managing different types of programs and adapting to varied projects across businesses.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle both business analysis and project management responsibilities seamlessly.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Negotiation skills and a can-do attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and ability to create stories using narratives
• Data analysis utilizing data visualization tool is a plus.
• Credit risk or other risk stripes experience is a plus.

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages
• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays

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