Senior Program Manager

Job Summary: Senior Program Manager – Data ProgramWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Program Manager to oversee the Data Program as part of a large-scale Core Banking Transformation initiative. The transformation program involves replacing legacy mainframe systems with modern packaged solutions for trade, lending, CASA, and payments. The Data Program will focus on building a robust data management platform, onboarding data sources, and mapping data for downstream systems. This role is critical to the success of the transformation program and will require strong leadership, program management expertise, and deep understanding of data management processes. Key ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Program Manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing plan for multiple streams within the Data Program, including platform build, data source onboarding, and data mapping. Specific responsibilities include:1. Program Leadership & Planning:Develop and maintain the integrated, multi-year program roadmap for the data stream in alignment with the overarching core banking transformation strategy and objectives.Lead planning, work breakdown, scheduling for sub-streams, including the architecture process, platform builds, data source mappings implementation.Collaborate with business, IT leadership to define project scopes, secure budget approvals, and establish success metrics.2. Program Execution & Delivery Management:Implement and manage a robust project management framework, planning detailed project schedules, monitoring timelines, and tracking progress against key milestones using tools like JIRA, MS Project, or similar.Establish regular meetings and check points with Bank IT leads, vendor teams and other stakeholders to track the project progress closely.Orchestrate the successful delivery of projects, by actively managing and supporting the project delivery teams (vendors), ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.3. Governance, Risk, and Compliance:Maintain and monitor program budget and financial management processes Ensure vendor contracts are managed & terms are complied with. Manage the end-to-end SDLC process, from formal project initiation, through all stage gates, to project closure and benefits realization.Maintain and manage a comprehensive RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log for projects. Proactively identify, assess the risks, identify mitigation within team and escalating to the steering committee when necessary.Ensure all artifacts and deliverables required under Xxxxxx SDLC are delivered, approved and maintained.4. Stakeholder Management & Communication:Maintain active communications with key stakeholders, including the Program Steering Committee, Business, Operations, IT leaders, and external delivery partners.Prepare and deliver periodic status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for various audiences, from technical teams to management.Key DeliverablesThe Senior Program Manager will be accountable for delivering the following:Integrated Program Roadmap: A comprehensive, living roadmap detailing the timeline, major milestones, dependencies, and critical path throughout the program duration. Process Compliance: Own the SDLC process for projects, ensuring compliance from initiation to closure.Resource & Financial Management: Detailed resource plans and accurate budget tracking and forecasting for the entire data program stream.RAID Management: Document and consistently manage the RAID log for projects. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success.Comprehensive Status Reporting & Program Dashboards: Regular, transparent, and data-driven reporting on program health, including progress against plan, budget variance, resource utilization, and risk status.Qualifications & ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, business administration, or a related field.12-15+ years of experience in technology program and project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex, multi-year initiatives.Minimum of 5 years of experience within the Banking and Financial Services industry, with a strong understanding of its data-centric nature.Demonstrable experience managing large-scale data programs, such as data warehouse implementation, data platform migrations, or MDM implementations.Expert-level knowledge of formal SDLC and project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).Experience managing program budgets in excess of $10M.Desired/Preferred:Direct experience with a core banking system transformation is highly desirable.Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred, including Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse).Familiarity with data governance principles and frameworks.PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project/program management certifications