Program Manager

Landing Point; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,208 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point, a leading global investment-focused firm, seeks a seasoned Program Manager for its Enterprise Data Engineering organization in New York. You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, ensure governance, manage budgets, and deliver executive-ready updates.

The role emphasizes strategic alignment, vendor coordination, and readiness for data platforms and AI programs. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in PMO roles, strong financial acumen, and advanced skills in Excel and

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of Program Management or PMO experience supporting enterprise technology organizations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, invoice approvals, and resource planning.
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and status reporting.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar PM tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Enterprise Data Engineering initiatives simultaneously, tracking project plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks.
• Partner with the Global PMO to ensure projects adhere to governance standards and drive accountability across project teams.
• Track program budgets, forecasts, and actual spend, review invoices, coordinate vendor billing approvals, and assist with annual budget planning and quarterly forecasting.
• Prepare monthly executive and steering committee presentations, develop dashboards, and provide leadership with concise updates.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors, track resource allocations, and support vendor coordination and contract administration.
• Drive organizational readiness for new data platforms and AI initiatives, develop communication plans, and facilitate adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Partner closely with Enterprise Data Engineering, Finance, Global PMO, Procurement, Senior Technology Leadership, Business Stakeholders, and External Vendors.

Skills

PMO experience

Budget management

Executive presentations

Organizational skills

Vendor coordination

PM tools proficiency

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Overview

A leading global alternative investment manager specializing in private equity, credit, and real estate is seeking an experienced Program Manager for their Enterprise Data Engineering organization. This role will support strategic initiatives, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and with appropriate governance.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Enterprise Data Engineering initiatives simultaneously, tracking project plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks.
• Partner with the Global PMO to ensure projects adhere to governance standards and drive accountability across project teams.
• Track program budgets, forecasts, and actual spend, review invoices, coordinate vendor billing approvals, and assist with annual budget planning and quarterly forecasting.
• Prepare monthly executive and steering committee presentations, develop dashboards, and provide leadership with concise updates.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors, track resource allocations, and support vendor coordination and contract administration.
• Drive organizational readiness for new data platforms and AI initiatives, develop communication plans, and facilitate adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Partner closely with Enterprise Data Engineering, Finance, Global PMO, Procurement, Senior Technology Leadership, Business Stakeholders, and External Vendors.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of Program Management or PMO experience supporting enterprise technology organizations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, invoice approvals, and resource planning.
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and status reporting.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar PM tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $80 – $120/hr