Business Execution Consultant

Program Manager, AI Transformation & Operational Risk

We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.


Location: Iselin, NJ (Preferred) or Charlotte, NC (401 S Tryon Street)
Duration: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire (Potential for Extension/Conversion)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a high-profile transformation initiative within Communications Surveillance and Operational Risk. This role will partner closely with the Head of Data & AI Program to drive execution of strategic initiatives focused on modernizing surveillance capabilities and operational processes.

This is not a research or ideation role. The organization has moved beyond strategy and proof of concept and is focused on delivering enterprise-scale solutions. Success in this position requires exceptional program management discipline, strong organizational skills, proactive risk management, and the ability to drive accountability across complex, cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is an execution-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, creates structure amid ambiguity, and ensures commitments are delivered on time.

What You'll Do

Program Delivery & Execution

• Lead day-to-day execution across multiple strategic workstreams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestone schedules, delivery roadmaps, and implementation timelines.
• Track progress against key deliverables and ensure commitments are completed on schedule.
• Manage dependencies across business, risk, compliance, operations, technology, and data teams.
• Identify delivery risks, potential roadblocks, and escalation points before they impact program objectives.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders and maintain focus on measurable outcomes.

Governance & Operational Management

• Establish and manage governance routines, including working sessions, leadership reviews, and project status meetings.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure decisions, action items, and ownership are clearly documented.
• Maintain action logs, decision registers, and governance documentation.
• Ensure follow-up activities are tracked through completion.
• Create transparency into project health, execution status, and delivery progress.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Maintain comprehensive RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).
• Proactively assess operational and execution risks associated with program delivery.
• Coordinate mitigation plans and drive resolution of issues impacting timelines or outcomes.
• Partner with Risk and Control teams to support operational readiness and change management activities.
• Challenge assumptions and identify potential gaps in execution before they become issues.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a central point of coordination across Business, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Data Science teams.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate alignment across teams with competing priorities.
• Ensure leadership has clear visibility into decisions, dependencies, and program status.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Reporting & Communications

• Prepare executive status reports, dashboards, and leadership presentations.
• Consolidate updates from multiple teams into concise, actionable communications.
• Deliver clear reporting on milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall program health.
• Support executive reviews, governance committees, and senior leadership meetings.

Documentation & Program Controls

• Maintain project artifacts, meeting documentation, decision logs, and governance records.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready, accurate, and current.
• Support process documentation, implementation plans, operating procedures, and control-related requirements.
• Establish effective tracking mechanisms to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program Management, Project Management, PMO, Business Execution, Strategic Planning, or related experience.
• Proven success managing complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and managing competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and execution management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and deliver results through influence.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, Compliance, Risk Management, Surveillance, Operations, or Regulatory environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation, operational change, or strategic modernization programs.
• Strong expertise in milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, governance, and executive reporting.
• Experience supporting initiatives involving AI, analytics, data, technology, or digital transformation.
• Ability to independently manage deliverables in fast-moving environments with limited direction.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Confluence, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success is measured by execution.

You will:

• Deliver accurate and actionable project plans and milestone tracking.
• Drive completion of action items and commitments.
• Maintain visibility into dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Create structure and accountability across complex initiatives.
• Ensure leadership has a clear understanding of progress, risks, and decisions.
• Anticipate issues before they become problems.
• Enable senior leaders to focus on strategic decisions by maintaining strong operational control of program execution.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for someone who excels as a:

• Program Manager
• Delivery Lead
• PMO Lead
• Execution Manager
• Strategic Initiatives Manager

The successful candidate will be known for asking:

• Who owns this?
• When is it due?
• What is blocking progress?
• What happens if this slips?
• Who needs to be informed?
• What risk does this create?

Most importantly, this person is recognized for driving outcomes, creating accountability, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.