Program Manager (New York)

Position: Program Manager Advanced (8-12 Years)
Address: New York, NY
Pay Rate: $90/hr-92/hr
Start Date: 6/6/2026
Duration: 6-9 Months (Chance of extension)
Hours: 8:30-6

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Program Management Lead to support a portfolio of operational transformation initiatives within the alternative investments operations space.
The role will primarily focus on overseeing a mid-scale vendor migration and operating model transition program, while also supporting several parallel initiatives, including platform/module onboarding efforts, operational process improvement initiatives, workflow implementations, and operating model assessments across multiple operational teams.
This role will also provide coverage and continuity for an existing program/design lead who will be out on parental leave during a portion of the engagement.
This individual will play a key role in driving governance, execution discipline, accountability, coordination, and delivery momentum across internal stakeholders, operational teams, technology partners, and external service providers.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, execution-oriented, comfortable operating independently, and experienced managing multiple concurrent initiatives within complex operational environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Governance & Delivery Leadership
• Lead program management activities across a portfolio of operational and transformation initiatives
• Establish and maintain governance structures, project plans, RAID logs, reporting frameworks, status tracking, and delivery cadence across programs
• Drive accountability, execution discipline, and momentum across internal teams and external vendors
• Ensure workstreams remain aligned to timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and program objectives
• Identify, escalate, and help drive resolution of risks, blockers, and cross-functional dependencies
• Independently facilitate governance forums, working sessions, steering meetings, and stakeholder discussions
• Prepare and deliver executive-level status updates, reporting, and program communications
• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across business, operations, technology, and vendor teams

Vendor Migration & Operating Model Transition
• Support oversight and coordination of a mid-scale vendor migration and service transition initiative
• Partner closely with vendor teams and internal stakeholders to help drive operational readiness, transition coordination, accountability, and delivery execution
• Help establish the structure, governance, reporting rigor, and operating cadence necessary to support successful delivery
• Support future-state operating model execution and implementation alignment across teams

Transformation & Process Improvement Initiatives
• Support onboarding and implementation activities related to new platforms, modules, workflows, and operational capabilities
• Coordinate operational process improvement and workflow transformation initiatives
• Support assessments of current-state operating models to identify process optimization and operational improvement opportunities
• Help facilitate discussions, clarify requirements, and drive follow-through across stakeholders and workstreams

QUALIFICATIONS
8–12+ years of project/program management experience supporting operational, transformation, implementation, or organizational change initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects or portfolios of initiatives within complex operational environments
• Strong program governance and delivery management experience, including project planning, reporting, dependency management, RAID management, and stakeholder coordination
• Proven ability to independently run programs, drive meetings/forums, influence stakeholders, and maintain execution momentum
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including experience presenting updates to leadership and executive stakeholders
• Ability to quickly understand operational processes, identify gaps or delivery concerns, and proactively drive resolution
• Experience within alternative investments, financial services operations, or related operational environments preferred
• Business analysis and requirements facilitation experience is a plus, including the ability to ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and help teams work through operational design discussions

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit

https://dexian.com/

to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.