About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced functional Program Manager (Non-IT) to lead strategic initiatives and drive business growth within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, stakeholder engagement, and financial forecasting, with a proven ability to structure and govern complex business programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage strategic programs, partnerships, and M&A deals, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Independently engage and communicate with senior stakeholders, including business, product, and commercial leaders primarily based in the US and EMEA regions.
- Establish and maintain robust PMO governance frameworks to support effective program delivery.
- Oversee project coordination, risk management, change management, and provide regular updates to Executive Committees and Boards.
- Break down business initiatives into structured programs, ensuring appropriate governance and focus on revenue growth.
- Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources effectively.
- Collaborate with finance partners to conduct initiative and financial forecasting, leveraging systems such as Salesforce and Power BI to assess project ROI.
- Partner with global stakeholders to drive program success, demonstrating tangible experience in managing cross-regional relationships.
- Mentor and influence senior stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Prepare and deliver clear, impactful presentations and reports using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Smartsheet is a plus.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 10-15 years of relevant program management experience, ideally within financial services or in companies providing analytics/data to financial institutions.
- Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives, partnerships, and M&A transactions.
- Extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement, particularly with US and EMEA-based teams.
- Strong project management skills, including setting up and overseeing PMO governance frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage risk, change, and communicate effectively at the Executive/Board level.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and mentor senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel); knowledge of Smartsheet is advantageous.
- Experience with financial forecasting, ROI analysis, and systems such as Salesforce and Power BI.
- Ability to structure business initiatives for optimal revenue growth, with a focus on commercial outcomes over regulatory projects.
- Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a financial institution or a company selling analytics/data to financial institutions.
