Program Manager

SOMERSET STAFFING; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SOMERSET STAFFING is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager in the McLean, VA area to lead multi-project initiatives in financial services. The role demands 7+ years of program management with a balanced mix of generalist and technical responsibilities.

You will manage stakeholder communications, risk reporting, and executive-level presentations while guiding data and system migrations, including cloud-related work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT Program Management experience.
• Background in technologies and financial services.
• Working knowledge of Jira or similar PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare clear management reports and executive presentations.
• Liaise with stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and propose solutions.
• Support process improvements by analyzing workflows.

Skills

stakeholder management

reporting

executive communication

risk identification

problem solving

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, data science, or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Must Have Qualifications: Candidates must have 7+ years of program management

experience. This role requires a balanced 50/50 split between generalist and technical

program management responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate excellent experience

in stakeholder management, reporting, executive leadership communication, identifying and

reporting risks, and being solution-oriented to mitigate those risks. Additionally, 50% of the

role involves data and system migrations, with experience navigating technologies to the

cloud preferred.

Schedule: Standard

Shortlisting Deadline:09/16

Interview Information:

Rounds: 2 rounds

Duration: 30 minutes|45 Minutes

Interview Type: Virtual- video mandatory| On-site second round.

Interview Placeholders: 09/21 at 11:00AM and 1:30 PM; 09/22 at 10:30 AM and 1:00PM

Interview Debrief: 09/24 at 12:30- no suppliers; 09/30 at 10:30- no suppliers

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 7+ years of IT Program Management experience. Ideal candidate is highly organized and excels at stakeholder management and communication.
• Candidate must be well-rounded project managers with a background in technologies and financial services. Must have working knowledge of Jira or similar PM tools.
• Experience with capital markets, credit risk, and/or technical systems migration is preferred. Agile or other project management certifications are a plus.
• Analyze, interpret, and visualize data to support business decisions within capital markets processes.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare clear, concise management reports and executive presentations for status and milestone updates.
• Liaise with stakeholders across business and technical teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress.
• Track project progress, identify risks/issues, and propose solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Support process improvements by analyzing current workflows and recommending data-driven enhancements.
• Ensure documentation of project requirements, changes, and outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of capital markets operations, products, and data flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience as a Data Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role in Financial Services industry.
• Strong understanding of capital markets processes and data (e.g., trade lifecycle, settlements, market data, financial instruments).
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills; experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proficient in preparing management reports and executive-level presentations (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and project management software (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) is a plus.

Required Skills :

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Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No