Transformation Delivery Associate Director

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) seeks a Program Manager – Associate Director to lead complex enterprise-wide initiatives in their Jersey City, NJ office. This role demands a proven program management professional with at least 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Candidates should have experience with tools like Jira and Planview, and be adept at managing program delivery and risks while mentoring project management talent within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency developing executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program delivery across multiple initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into cohesive program roadmaps.
• Serve as primary point of accountability for program risks and issues.

Skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills including slide design, data visualization

Strong Excel proficiency including formulas, PivotTables

Experience with program/portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Planview)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Planview

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Enterprise Transformation Team is a central and independent group within the DTCC CFO Organization that provides oversight and governance for Enterprise Programs and Initiatives.

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

The Program Manager – Associate Director is a senior delivery role within the Enterprise Transformation organization, accountable for the successful management of complex initiatives that support enterprise‑wide programs. The role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into integrated delivery approaches, coordinating execution across projects and workstreams, and ensuring intended business outcomes are achieved. The role requires a seasoned program management professional with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into executable roadmaps, drive alignment across business and technology stakeholders, and manage delivery health across cross‑initiative risks, issues, dependencies, and financials. Success in this position demands strong judgment, executive presence, and a proven ability to lead through influence in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program delivery, integrating multiple related initiatives across business, technology, operations, and control functions to achieve defined strategic outcomes.
• Translate strategic objectives into cohesive program roadmaps, sequencing initiatives, managing interdependencies, and aligning delivery to business priorities.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program level risks, issues, financials, and delivery health, proactively identifying systemic challenges and driving resolution.
• Lead and coordinate project managers and workstream leads, ensuring consistency of execution, governance, and reporting across the program.
• Engage senior business and technology leaders to shape scope, resolve trade offs, and enable timely decision making.
• Prepare and deliver executive level communications, including program narratives, integrated risk views, dependency analyses, and decision materials for leadership forums.
• Apply PMI best practices for Complex Program Management, continuously assessing delivery approach, governance, and execution effectiveness.
• Drive change adoption at scale by ensuring that program outcomes are embedded into business operations, processes, and operating models.
• Mentor and develop project management talent within EPMO, raising overall program and delivery maturity.
• Partner with portfolio leaders to balance delivery rigor, capacity constraints, and evolving business needs across the portfolio.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed For Success

• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including slide design, data visualization, and storytelling
• Strong Excel proficiency, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis
• Experience with program / portfolio management tooling (e.g., Jira, Planview) and disciplined use of delivery artifacts (roadmaps, RAID, dependency maps, milestone plans)
• Demonstrated proficiency developing executive-level materials and narratives

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.