JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Being a member of the Modernization Office team you will be responsible for managing enterprise reporting for programs and initiatives that are key to our strategic transformation.
• Are you the kind of leader that can always see big picture A-Z, with the keen ability to manage and execute on the detailed steps in between
• This position requires an experienced professional with the right mix of “long-game” forecasting and planning, the knowhow of an experienced operator that can manage the details of the roadmap.
• You’ll enjoy having capacity to flex between the strategic and the tactical.
• Capitalize on having outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of energy and flexibility to get things done and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with business and technology partners to understand roadmaps, scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
• Leveraging previous experience, lead a team responsible for senior management and board reporting of the modernization portfolio, including risks, issues, dependencies, and metrics
• Work with stakeholders to manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed; identify the ‘path to green’
• Implement an enhanced program management structure; establish processes, policies, and procedures for maintaining proactive program management oversight, escalation paths and decision-making support throughout the entire program life cycle
• Support the budget planning process for modernization initiatives and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure execution against established business goals and objectives within budget
• Capture stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining stakeholder support, and mitigating opposition
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of program or portfolio management experience within the financial services space
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Expertise in program management for large scale, multi-year transformation efforts
• Experience working with Agile (scrum) delivery processes
• Able to work across functional and hierarchical boundaries to influence, discover and lead change

MUST HAVE:

10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management with the financial services.

Expertise in program management for large scale, multi-year transformation efforts.

Experience in working with Agile, scrum delivery processes.

Experience in leading a team for senior management and board reporting of the modernization portfolio, including risks, issues, dependencies, and metrics

NICE TO HAVE:

Knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.