Lead Program Manager

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee large-scale Finance programs across multiple projects with multi-year timelines.

You will align data and technology solutions with business strategies, drive roadmaps, manage program portfolios, and partner with executives to deliver outcomes. This contract role is W2 only (no C2C), with hybrid work and a 12-month length, based in Plano, TX and other locations including San Antonio, TX and Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, or 6 years with a relevant Master's degree, MBA, or Doctorate.
• 3+ years of experience managing others.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within financial services.
• Strong planning, financial management, and performance management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives to align data and technology solutions with business strategies.
• Drive technology roadmaps into actionable programs and projects.
• Manage portfolios with KPIs and conduct monthly/quarterly reviews.
• Oversee end-to-end financial management of program portfolios.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure delivery and governance.
• Provide transparent reporting to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Insurance and Banking divisions.
• Manage external vendors and partners.
• Identify IT products and services to support objectives.
• Develop high-performing PM teams.
• Support change management methodologies.
• Communicate IT services and processes to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Digital transformation

Financial services

Strategic planning

Communication skills

AI in PM

Vendor management

Cross-functional

Banking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (MBA, etc.)

Tools

Clarity

TIA

Job description

Job Title: Lead Program Manager
Location: Plano, TX / San Antonio, TX / Charlotte, NC
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite per Week
Contract Length: 12 Months

Job Ref #: JOB-248337

This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa Sponsorship is Available! The details are below.

Position Summary

Seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee the management, execution, and delivery of large-scale Finance programs consisting of multiple projects with broad scope, significant investment, and multi-year timelines.

This role is responsible for aligning data and technology solutions with business strategies, driving technology roadmaps, managing program portfolios, and ensuring the achievement of long-term program objectives, deadlines, scope, and business benefits.

The Program Manager will partner with business executives and cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, establish program governance, and support organizational change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business executives to align data and technology solutions with business strategies and contribute to strategic planning.
• Drive execution of technology roadmaps, translating strategic business objectives into actionable programs and projects.
• Manage portfolios of initiatives, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and conduct monthly and quarterly portfolio reviews.
• Oversee end-to-end financial management of program portfolios, including business case development, budget allocation, and forecasting.
• Establish and enforce program governance frameworks to ensure consistent delivery, risk management, issue resolution, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide transparent program reporting to executive leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior business and technology stakeholders across Insurance and Banking divisions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and business partners.
• Anticipate business needs and identify IT products and services to support business objectives.
• Manage IT opportunity pipelines, qualification, internal value modeling, and proposals.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project and program management teams.
• Support team development in delivery methodologies, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate IT services, capabilities, processes, and activities to business stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional change planning and execution using established change management methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, or 6 years with a relevant Master's degree, MBA, or Doctorate.
• Extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives within or supporting large financial services organizations.
• Experience in strategic planning, business development, or client management.
• Experience managing complex programs and large portfolios of initiatives.
• Working knowledge of insurance, banking, finance, and accounting, including major business processes, business drivers, and key performance indicators.
• Broad understanding of current and emerging technology trends, including AI applications in program management.
• IT and business experience across various technical environments and business segments.
• 3+ years of experience managing others.
• Strong planning, financial management, and performance management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including upward and downward communication.
• Ability to connect opportunities and capabilities across the enterprise.
• Strong persuasion skills and ability to lead through influence.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.
• Experience leading large-scale, complex programs across multiple business functions or lines of business.
• Experience developing and executing strategic program roadmaps involving cross-business integration and implementation.
• Proficiency with Clarity, TIA, and other program/project management tools.
• Experience with a Big Four consulting firm (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY) or equivalent management consulting background.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information and adapt to new environments.
• Strong sense of humor and collaborative approach while maintaining accountability for results.
• Experience managing or engaging with external partnerships, including industry groups and government relations.
• Domain expertise with Finance Data & Technology platforms.