Vice President, Program and Project Management, Tax Product Management

BNY Mellon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Vice President, Program and Program Management in Manchester. This role focuses on driving strategic alignment, championing Agile delivery, and improving client experiences in tax services. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, experience in Agile methodologies, and strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Generous paid leaves

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Custody Tax is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and communication capabilities with a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic alignment to guide product development.
• Champion Agile delivery through active role in sprint planning.
• Transform client experience by evolving custody tax offering.
• Enable operational excellence by resolving issues efficiently.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Analytical capabilities

Communication capabilities

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Vice President, Program and Program Management

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Program and Program Management to join our Tax Product Management, Client Tax team. This role is in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Strategic Alignment: Translate team OKRs, key initiatives, and business objectives into actionable user stories that guide product development in partnership with Engineering.
• Champion Agile Delivery: Play an active role in sprint planning, prioritization, and progress tracking through daily scrums, while contributing meaningfully to all agile ceremonies to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Transform Client Experience: build a deep understanding of our tax services to evolve the custody tax offering and strengthen the tax operational model for enhanced client outcomes.
• Enable Operational Excellence: Collaborate closely with operational stakeholders to identify system enhancement needs, resolve issues efficiently, and deliver solutions that optimize processes and support business growth.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Agile methodologies
• Experience in Custody Tax an advantage
• Excellent analytical and communication capabilities with a results‑oriented and execution‑focused mindset

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.