Program Manager - 3622807

Lighthouse Technology Services

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • $60–$65 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Banking Servicesunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Management Strategyunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Money Launderingunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Retail Bankingunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Standup Meetingsunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched

Description

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


Pay Range: $60-$65+/hr


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Numbers & Facts

LocationBuffalo, NY
Salary$60–$65 Per Hour

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