Title : Program Manager (experience with preference in Cards / Financial Domain)
Location : Berkeley Heights, NJ (3 Days) and Princeton, NJ(2 Days) (based on client schedule)
Contract - W2 Preferred / C2C as well
Summary of Position
We is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee multiple programs and projects, ensuring strategic alignment, efficient execution, and delivery of business outcomes. The successful candidate will lead cross functional teams, drive program strategy, represent steering committee, and foster collaboration to achieve end client and organizational objectives and goals.
Candidate should be able to harvest client relationship, and span across areas like program planning, management, operations overseeing all workstreams / diverse project teams for the overall functioning of the Program.
Overall IT experience of 10+ years. Of which at-least 8+ years of experience in Banking and Financial Industry with good exposure to cards domain. Good communication English and excellent interpersonal skills to be able to manage diverse teams.
Major Activities
PM (70%)
1. Program Strategy and Planning :
a. Develop and execute program strategies, aligning with business objectives.
b. Conduct market analysis, competitor research, and stakeholder engagement.
2. Team Leadership :
a. Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including program managers, project managers, and technical leads.
b. Foster collaboration, provide coaching, and ensure team members' growth.
3. Program Management :
a. Oversee program lifecycle, from initiation to delivery.
b. Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
4. Stakeholder Management :
a. Communicate program progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
b. Build and maintain relationships with executives, customers, and partners.
5. Risk Management :
a. Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
b. Develop and implement contingency plans.
6. Process Improvement :
a. Develop and implement process improvements.
b. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Operational (20%)
- Handle Resource Management
- Ensure Hiring and Onboarding / Offboarding process is streamlined
- Resolve conflicts
Delivery and Senior Leadership (10%)
Be a candid representation to Delivery organization and jointly represent escalation from clientsWork in parallel with the Project Managers and ensure that the Client expectations are metLeading Steer Co Meetings and preparing material for presentationsDetails on Roles and Responsibilities
Will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the diverse project teams through the Agile / Hybrid projectResponsible for tracking project status, progress, KPIsContinuous monitoring of Program Status and follow-up with the respective leads on the statusCoordinate across teams to develop plans, goals, procedures to ensure the processes are streamlined throughout the project lifecycleCreate Project Charters, Project PlansResource ManagementSupport and Create reports for the Delivery LeadsAnalyze Risks, Issues, Actions and Dependencies; Be proficient in Risk ManagementProduce high-quality outcomes by maintaining transparency across the projectUnderstanding customer accounts and identifying untapped opportunitiesFollow-up clients Communications, leadership meetingsFacilitate group collaboration for alignment / informed decision-makingInvolved in budgeting proceduresDevelop and maintain Delivery forecast and pipeline.Record and track Delivery metrics, Stakeholder meetingManage the Customer Expectations and be attentive to detailResponsible for providing ongoing project level governance throughput the project executionOrganize and oversee statement of work, requirements, RFP responses through selection / acquisitionMust adhere to Mphasis / Client project management practices and governance requirementsEnsure Delivery adherence by being transparent on communications related to meeting deadlines / issues / risksCollaborate with Clients and address significant issues by facilitating communication between the key stakeholders, teams and leadership to ensure clarity / alignmentOversee Change ManagementBe adaptable to switch between the roles of playing supportive, controlling and / centralized PMOWork with operations (hiring, HR others ) to ensure smooth resource ramp-up as per client needsEstablish PMO structure to monitor and govern our deliverables for client.Manage / Control the Risks; Handle Reporting / MetricsMinimum requirements to this position
12 - 16 years of overall IT experience with preference in Cards / Financial DomainStrong Leadership skills with knowledge of project managementExcellent Time Management and Financial ManagementExceptional interpersonal skillsAbility to plan in a rapidly changing environment and provide guidance as requiredStrong understanding of SDLC models and good knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile Project Management PrinciplesExcellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex issues to multiple audienceCommunicate timelines and expectations to Technical and Business StaffShould be proficient in PM Tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Jira board, Confluence, MS Office etcCertification in program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) preferred.