Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Program Manager position! This is a 12-18 month contract opportunity and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead multiple related projects and ongoing operations supporting insider threat programs with cross-functional workstreams impacting retail banking systems, financial crimes, and analytics platforms
Drive coordinated management of high-priority initiatives affecting three or more business lines, overseeing project scope from $5M+ with teams of 30-50 FTEs across 18-24 month timelines
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, budgets, risk management, and communication strategies using requirement-gathering techniques and stakeholder collaboration
Manage daily standups and provide regular updates to business stakeholders, executive management, and Risk Partners on program status, variances, and corrective actions
Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to deliver burn up and burn down charts, monitor cost and schedule performance, and implement approved risk mitigation strategies
Orchestrate resource sharing and coordination among constituent project managers to optimize overall program benefit and ensure efficient execution
Build and mentor high-performing project teams of 5-15 direct/indirect reports and 50-100 project team members, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment
Execute change management processes to keep project plans accurate and reflective of authorized changes, facilitating customer acceptance and ensuring successful delivery
What You'll Need to Have:
8+ years of proven Program Management experience in banking systems or highly regulated industries with demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex initiatives
Bachelor's degree required
Strong Risk and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) experience with deep understanding of financial crimes, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Proven expertise in project management methodology with proficiency in Agile frameworks, burn charts, and program reporting
Strategic thinking and leadership abilities with demonstrated success orchestrating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple business lines
Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and gain consensus while regularly presenting to executive management in a clear and professional manner
Experience managing changes to project scope, budget, and timelines in moderately aggressive environments with multiple system interfaces and integrations