Program Manager

Delivery Leader for Advisory Services & Business Professional Recruiting Project Dates: Aug 25, 2025 – Feb 27, 2026 Type: Contract only Location: Onsite: Columbus, Detroit or Cincinnati Compensation Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $65.00/hr Overview The Program Manager provides leadership and has overall responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating activities pertaining to Finance, Risk and Audit business units toward quality, regulatory and compliance related programs and projects. Duties and Responsibilities Own the governance and execution of programs and project. Works with business segment leader(s) and program/project sponsors to establish the project scope, deliverables, budget and schedule. Accountable for visibility and escalation of issues and risks related to schedule, scope, and budget. Communicates program status and ensures programs are completed on time and within budget. Connects project objectives to broader organizational strategy, goals and objectives. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Project management experience and banking or related financial services experience Preferred Project Management Qualifications Experience utilizing a variety portfolio project management tool and creating and tracking project schedules in MS Excel or MS Project. Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and project management processes and standards. Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to explain project risks and issues, and IT related concepts clearly and concisely to multiple layers of peers and leadership. High motivated with strong organizational, analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple priorities and effectively prioritize them. Ability to provide strong program and project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change. High level of executive presence, professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners and establish effective working relationships. Ability to initiate and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirements. Experience leading large, cross-functional programs and projects. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning Industries Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr