Manager - Program Controls and Operations

Citizens Financial; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Financial in the United States seeks a Manager - Program Controls and Operations to lead property projects and day-to-day facilities operations. You will partner with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to plan, execute, and deliver renovations, expansions, or relocations while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement of PM tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and progressive professional experience.
• Minimum 4+ years supporting infrastructure, facilities, property, or real estate operations.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day business operations across multiple workstreams.
• Experience cross-functionally with internal stakeholders such as operations, finance, HR, legal, and compliance.
• Strong budgeting, cost tracking, and vendor/contract oversight.
• Effective communication, organization, and stakeholder management in a matrixed or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management: collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Budgeting and cost control: develop and monitor project budgets and implement cost control measures.
• Risk management: identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Team leadership: provide day-to-day guidance and develop Project Analysts for consistent project administration and reporting.
• Drive process improvements to enhance project execution, reporting accuracy, and tool adoption.
• Oversee project closeout processes and reporting to ensure standards and documentation are met.
• Develop and distribute recurring portfolio and operational reporting to support decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project reporting

Education

Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and progressive professional experience

Job description

As the Manager - Program Controls and Operations, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing property related projects and operations within an organization. This role involves managing the planning, execution, and delivery of property projects, such as renovations, expansions, or relocations. They collaborate with various stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes. The role also calls for establishing project goals, developing project plans, and allocating resources effectively. These individuals also monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage risks and issues that may arise. In addition, the incumbent provides leadership and oversight for assigned Project Analysts, ensuring effective project reporting, closeout execution, process consistency, and continuous improvement of project management tools and workflows. Additionally, the incumbent may provide leadership and guidance to team managers and professionals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• While receiving a moderate level of guidance and direction, the incumbent is responsible for stakeholder management, which includes collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure effective communication and coordination and the management of stakeholder relationships.
• Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for budgeting and cost control, which entails the use of best practices and knowledge in the development and management of project budgets and monitoring project expenses and implementing cost control measures.
• In addition to stakeholder management and budgeting and cost control, the incumbent is also responsible for risk management.
• The responsibilities pertaining to risk management may include identifying potential risks and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Lastly, the incumbent is responsible for team leadership and collaboration, which involves fostering a collaborative team environment, acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience, and promoting open communication and teamwork.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for assigned Project Analysts, helping ensure consistency in project administration, reporting, documentation, and project delivery support activities.
• Partner with project teams and leadership to identify, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance project execution, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and user adoption of project management systems and tools.
• Oversee project closeout processes and reporting, ensuring projects are completed in accordance with established standards, documentation requirements, financial reconciliations, and record retention guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute recurring portfolio and operational reporting, including monthly project status metrics, closeout tracking, resource reporting, and other management dashboards used to support decision-making and organizational performance.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and progressive professional experience
• Minimum 4+ years of experience supporting infrastructure, facilities, property, or real estate operations, including exposure to procurement, risk management, and/or project management
• Demonstrated experience coordinating day ‑ to ‑ day business operations, managing multiple workstreams, and delivering initiatives on schedule
• Experience working cross ‑ functionally with internal stakeholders such as operations, finance, HR, legal, and compliance
• Strong understanding of policy ‑ driven environments, budgeting principles, cost tracking, and vendor or contract oversight
• Effective communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills within a matrixed or corporate environment

Hours & Work Schedule

Monday-Friday with occasional evenings/weekends as needed

Travel: 25-50%, including occasional overnights.

Pay Transparency

The range for this position is $95,000 - $138,000 per year plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings.

Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .