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Program Manager - Director

Options Group · Jersey City, NJ, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Responsibilities

Strong Leadership skills

Strong Communication & Presentation Skills (makes complex issues accessible to business audience, clear, concise, and audience appropriate)

Capacity to take on new projects and technologies

Disciplined approach to business and people management processes

Client satisfaction focused - prompt and effective communications and follow-up are provided

Project Scheduling expert

Well versed in the application of a formalized/rigorous project management methodology

Meticulous project status reporting, issue/resolution tracking, risk management

Effective test and conversion management

Reliable forecast estimates to actuals; minimal surprises

Analytical capability to identify issues and risks

Ability to execute and troubleshoot problems

Projects completed on time, within budget and with satisfactory quality

Financial Services business and technology understanding

Expertise in Microsoft Project/PM Tools and MS Office Suite experience

Qualifications

Successfully managed (independently) at least one large‑scale program of projects, from start to end, of $5 MM or larger with a duration of at least 12 months

15+ years managing project(s) in Financial Services

Show progression in the Project Management field with formative experience as:

Showing progression from junior PM role to senior level PM role

As a Project Manager, independently managed at least three large‑scale and complex projects, from start to end (i.e. covering all life‑cycle phases) of $1 MM or larger with durations of at least 6 months

4‑year Bachelor’s Degree required

Completion of PMP or other PM certification (preferred)

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