Head of Programme Management

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager – Cybersecurity & Technology Transformation to lead large-scale, multi-million-dollar enterprise programs across cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure domains.

This role requires strong expertise in program governance, executive stakeholder management, and delivering complex initiatives within highly regulated financial services environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing global delivery teams, driving strategic transformation, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

You will play a critical role in establishing program frameworks, managing risks, delivering business outcomes, and enabling secure, scalable technology transformation across enterprise platforms.

Lead and manage large-scale cybersecurity, cloud, and technology transformation programs across enterprise environments

Establish and enforce program governance frameworks , ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements

Drive strategic planning and roadmap execution for complex, multi-year programs

Manage program financials, budgets, and forecasting for multi-million-dollar initiatives

Oversee resource allocation and global team coordination (onshore/offshore delivery models)

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues , ensuring timely escalation and resolution

Manage relationships with vendors, system integrators, and external partners

Provide executive-level reporting, dashboards, and communications to stakeholders and steering committees

Lead change management initiatives to support large-scale business and technology transformations

Deliver programs using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies based on organizational needs

Drive execution of cybersecurity programs , including governance, risk, and compliance initiatives

Support implementation of cloud and container platforms (e.g., Ensure adherence to security controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, etc.)

15+ years of program and project management experience

10+ years managing large-scale cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, or technology transformation programs

Strong experience working in regulated financial services environments

Demonstrated success managing executive stakeholders and steering committees

Program Management Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial & Budget Management

Resource Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies

Security Operations & Governance

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Regulatory & Audit Programs

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

ServiceNow

PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certifications

Experience delivering platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, Security Hub, CNAPP, CSPM, or Governance tools

Experience managing OpenShift, cloud security, or large-scale infrastructure programs

Prior experience supporting Wells Fargo or other major financial institutions

Experience managing global onshore/offshore teams

Exposure to enterprise-scale regulatory compliance and audit programs

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).

A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).

Retirement savings plans.

A higher education certification policy.

Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.

Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.

Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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