Senior Program Manager

On-site role in Jacksonville, FL

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives within a major financial services organization. This role will manage complex programs spanning business, technology, operations, vendors, and multiple functional teams.

The ideal candidate has significant experience managing enterprise-level programs within banking or financial services and is comfortable working with senior executives, business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and EPMO organizations.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex enterprise transformation programs from strategy through execution
• Build integrated program plans across business, technology, operations, and third-party partners
• Establish milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, budgets, and delivery expectations
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and drive key program decisions
• Identify and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, actual spend, and resource planning
• Develop executive-level reporting and presentations for steering committees and senior leadership
• Partner closely with cross-functional business and technology leaders
• Oversee project management and vendor resources supporting program delivery
• Ensure programs follow established EPMO standards and governance

Required Experience

• 15+ years of progressive program/project management experience
• Significant experience within banking or financial services
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation programs
• PMP or recognized Agile certification
• Experience managing programs involving both business and technology teams
• Strong risk, issue, dependency, budget, and resource management experience
• Experience managing third-party vendors and complex project teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior and executive leadership
• Experience developing executive reporting and steering committee presentations
• Proven ability to deliver complex initiatives within scope, schedule, and budget

Preferred Background

• 20+ years of overall program/project leadership experience
• Retail Banking experience
• EPMO or enterprise program management experience
• Product Manager and/or Scrum Master experience
• Experience overseeing vendor-led initiatives
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent extensive professional experience

This is a highly visible opportunity for a senior program leader who can operate at both the strategic and execution levels, bringing structure and accountability to complex transformation initiatives.